In a twist of fate that made me laugh, the latest round of sample provided to me by TeaVivre arrived yesterday, just after I placed our black friday order. Hopefully these will tide me over until that order comes in! On to the tea.
This tea.
This tea, folks. It’s so damn good. The leaves seemed to burst open in my infuser. I was so busy chatting with the wife this morning that I forgot to set a time and yet this tea forgave me. As it steeped, the kitchen began to smell like fresh, buttery vegetables. Man, I was already regretting not signing up for a Mama Earth (organic produce) delivery for this morning, and the yummy veggie smell of this tea only made it worse.
On the sip, at first it’s floral, but then it expands into a buttery, steamed kale deliciousness. Ashmanra put the kale idea into my head and I can’t help but agree. I stood at the kitchen counter just breathing in this tea as my poor wife was shuffling around me trying to get the trash to take it out. But I couldn’t help it, it smelled so dang good. I’ll have to make sure my tortoise doesn’t get a whiff, she loves kale.
Now, I did add sugar. I can’t help it, I sugar every tea I drink. However, I only used about half the sugar I usually do and it is just perfect.
Here comes the honest part. I will recommend this tea with my whole heart and I will love every sip until it is gone…but I will likely never buy this tea. My wife and I just don’t reach for straight teas, we’ve learned that over the years (and seen a lot of Verdant Teas go to waste because of it.) My wife will occasionally go for a straight oolong, so there is a small chance this could find its way into our cupboard, but it is doubtful. But you never know. She could try this tea and absolutely fall in love.
But this is an amazing tea, and if you enjoy straight oolongs, give this a go. You’ll be glad you did.
People who liked this
Comments
“I’ll have to make sure my tortoise doesn’t get a whiff, she loves kale.” Best.Comment. LOL
Psh, I already have to fight off one of the cats whenever I have mint, I don’t need the tortoise pressing up against her glass like “hey. hey mom. mom. kaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaale. gimmie. gimmie kale. I’mma getchu. share, mom.”
“I’ll have to make sure my tortoise doesn’t get a whiff, she loves kale.” Best.Comment. LOL
Psh, I already have to fight off one of the cats whenever I have mint, I don’t need the tortoise pressing up against her glass like “hey. hey mom. mom. kaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaale. gimmie. gimmie kale. I’mma getchu. share, mom.”