So I picked the Pancake Breakfast Black Tea to fuel my exceptionally early rise this morning (work at 7 a.m.—say what?). Anyway, good tea, but bad choice. It isn’t nearly caffeinated enough to do the job. Now its around 11:30 and I’m hurting.
I fixed it according to my new 52teas parameters of 200 degrees/3 minute steep, and am pretty sure I should have stuck with boiling water for a 4 minute steep. I think I’d have gotten a better flavor. It never ceases to amaze me how tea can be so finicky.
I think the more I drink the 52teas black teas, I’m less sold on them. The scent is incredible, but I don’t think I’m that happy with the base. It just doesn’t taste quite right. It doesn’t help that my normal go-to black tea is Andrews & Dunham Damn Fine Holiday Blend. I’ve been spoiled by that exceptional black tea blend. I’m knocking the rating down a bit because of the base. It isn’t bad, its just not fantastic, and not quite what I’m looking for.
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I have been debating trying this tea. It sounds strange and appealing at the same time.
It smells incredible. wonderful. But I’ve only gotten that taste really one time. I can send you a sample if you like. I have about 3 ounces left.
Oh! I would love a sample! That is very sweet of you, thanks.
I have been debating trying this tea. It sounds strange and appealing at the same time.
It smells incredible. wonderful. But I’ve only gotten that taste really one time. I can send you a sample if you like. I have about 3 ounces left.
Oh! I would love a sample! That is very sweet of you, thanks.