First of all, A TRAGEDY has happened. Sunday night my electric kettle gave a flash of light and a sizzling sound, and died. I never really liked that Oster kettle. I had an Aroma one for about 5 years when I decided I wanted a programmable one. A lovely, reliable five years it was. I then donated it to my church and it has been in weekly use there for the past year. I can’t bear the thought of entering a store at this time of the year so I ordered an AROMA replacement. It should arrive tomorrow. Meanwhile, I’m using a saucepan on the stove to heat my tea water. It is not ideal, but it works. On to the tea note.
DAVID’s Tea Advent Calendar Day 20
Num. This is the second time I’ve had this tea, as I bought 50 grams in my November order. I am able to smell a little bit this time, and I have to say that the scent is divine. Warm and spicy and sweet. But not a chai. I let it steep for 5 minutes, which may have been a tish long, but the color remained rather pale for a black tea. Luckily, it didn’t turn the tea bitter. I think I rather like it better this time. I think next time I will increase the amount of leaf rather than the steeping time.
R.I.P. good teaware!