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TheLastDodo drank Lumberjack by Tippy's Tea

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Yet another sample form the Tippy Teas Sampler Pack! Boy, am I glad that I got all of them!

I like a lot of punch in my Smokey teas. This is a really nicely blended tea. I think I may like this one more than their Early Bird. I definitely get a bigger “POW!” factor in this tea. While the head notes are of that smoke and almost meaty bacon quality, I was able to appreciate the subtlety of the earthy and woody aromas of the Assam. I did get the fruity and lightly floral tail notes that is probably from the Darjeeling. There was also a light sweet note that played out quite nicely with all the others in this blend. I did order more of this, and it may become a staple slap-ya-awake tea.

Flavors: Astringent, Malt, Smoke, Wood

Preparation

205 °F / 96 °C 3 min, 30 sec 2 tsp 16 OZ / 473 ML

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This tea pairs wonderfully with fried eggs and bacon. There is something about the combination of fatty foods and this tea that work wonderfully. Actually being from Ireland this really works well with a disgusting, but delicious, dish called an ‘Ulster fry’. It is a must to serve such a dish with a strong breakfast tea. So glad you enjoyed the tea!

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I agree completely! I absolutely loved it with refried beans and eggs. Just googled Ulster fry: dang!

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I agree completely! I absolutely loved it with refried beans and eggs. Just googled Ulster fry: dang!

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I dream in tea.

My name is Maddi. I like to take boiling hot showers and meditate in my closet. I think and talk about tea so much that it has become a punchline of sorts with my family and coworkers. Besides my unhealthy obsession with the drink that gives me life, I do yoga frequently, I make green smoothies out of any vegetables and fruit in the nearest vicinity, I am obsessed with Korean Dramas, I run as a form of moving meditation, and play video games with my easygoing and forgiving boyfriend. I used to cook for a living, and I almost always eat at least one waffle a day.

Favorite types of teas:
Aged Oolongs hold my heart. Sneaking their way in are Korean Greens. Roasted oolongs and I are not on speaking terms as of late. Black teas of all types, but especially Fujian and some Yunnan are nice indulgences more often than not. I know and love Japanese greens more than any kind, while Chinese greens bore me. Certain White teas thrill me, but most have me changing the channel. I love using my Yerba Mate gourd, we have become steadfast amigos. Puerh and I are still getting to know each other, and while sheng is playing hard to get, shou is there to hold my hand when no one is looking. I sometimes make my own functional herbal blends, and if there is a hell, it is filled with Rooibos. Above all else, direct – trade tea is my favorite.

LEAST Favorite Flavors/Flavorings
Hibscus
Lavender
Herbs, if they are out of place (I’m talking to you, thyme)
Strong Bergamot
Berries
Chocolate (added flavorings)
Cloves/strong cinnamon
Nuts

MOST Adored Flavor Profiles
Smokey
Floral
Coconut
Majority of chai
Caramel
Vanilla
Grassy/Vegetal
Earthy
Citrus
Stone fruit/melon

“Tea is naught but this:
First you heat the water.
Then you make the tea.
Then you drink it properly.
That is all you need to know.”
- Sen No Riyku