It’s Monday! Need Happy Tea!
I decided, since this does have a little green tea in it, to set my kettle to 200 degrees to see if it makes any difference in the flavor.
sip sip hmmm. It is smoother, a nice hint of vanilla, but somehow less jasminey? I’m kind of torn between liking the smoothness and missing the more jasmine character. But on the other hand, I can taste more TEA ness. The flavor of the black and green teas is very delicious. I also did not use any sugar (which I did at 212). I also wonder if it will mean I can get an extra infusion! I will keep it at 200 throughout this experiment.
steep 2 (5 min): Excellent! Again, finding more delicious tea flavors and little back up harmonies of vanilla and jasmine. The tea is still quite dark and flavorful.
steep 3 (6 min): A bit watery, but drinkable, especially on a Monday!!!
Results of Experiment: will now steep at 200! I am really enjoying the smooth tea taste, and the fact that I don’t need sugar. I will know that if I am in the mood for something super jasmine, to set my eyes to Jasmine Green, Three Part Poetry, etc. etc.
