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ChOTD…..Thanks to ashmanra for the opportunity to try this one!

I prepared this the way Harney recommends (2 cups milk, 1 cup water, 3 tsp tea, 6 Demerara sugar cubes, simmer for 4 minutes and strain), but subbed regular sugar for the Demerara sugar cubes, 1 tsp per cube. As far as volume goes, it makes a little more than my usual method, so I had to use a bigger pan (and that made a bigger mess from pouring). I think I will try this by my usual pan method next time.

Onto the tea…this is really good. It is like (and I hate to put it this way) Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte really good….and it is tea! It is probably a little rich and sweet for my palate, but those things can be adjusted. It is also just a little light on the spice for me. It does taste like pumkin pie in a cup. It is definitely up for consideration!

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gmathis
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I’m so thankful for the change in weather here … perfect for chais and heavier, darker tea … and I am now SO craving pumpkin pie with marshmallow creme!

Ashley Bain
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I’m with ya, gmathis!

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gmathis
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I’m so thankful for the change in weather here … perfect for chais and heavier, darker tea … and I am now SO craving pumpkin pie with marshmallow creme!

Ashley Bain
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I’m with ya, gmathis!

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My motto: Drink the good tea!

Tea enthusiast, trying to keep up my cardio for the zombie apocalypse. I have come to accept that I am a western brewing black tea drinker as that is where my ‘tea heart’ lies. I started on loose leaf as a way to have my dessert and not suffer the caloric issues. Once I tried it, I was hooked.

I drink what I like, which is mostly China blacks, a few traditionally scented blacks and Earl Greys, plus a flavored tea here and there. I don’t mind spending a bit on premium varieties on occasion, but an expensive tea has to deliver. My favorite places to order are Harney & Sons and Upton Tea Imports. TeaVivre is great for Chinese tea.

My ratings are pretty subjective. If it falls under 70, I may not take the time to post about it unless I had something specific to say. If it is 70-80 I like it, but I will probably not rebuy. Favorites are over 80 and up, but sometimes the less expensive or more easily obtainable version of a similar taste will win out for my cupboard space.

Usual teapot steeping method: 24 oz teapot, 3 perfect scoops of tea (4 1/2 actual tsp), freshly boiled water, 4 minutes. Lightly sweetened.

Usual mug steeping method: 15 oz mug, 1.5 perfect scoops of tea (just over 2 actual tsp), freshly boiled water, 4 minutes. Lightly sweetened.

Usual pan method: 1 1/2 cups water, 2 perfect tsp chai (3 actual tsp). Simmer for 3 minutes. Add 2/3 cup skim milk. Simmer for 2 more minutes. Strain and sweeten.

Usual pitcher method:
5 or 6 Perfect Spoons of tea (this means about 7-9 actual tsp), freshly boiled water, brewed essentially double-strong in my 24 oz teapot for 4 minutes. Fill my Fiestaware Disc pitcher (about 60 oz.) halfway with ice. Add brewed double-strong tea to the pitcher. Stir it a little and enjoy. No additions.

(*SRP is my Sample/Stash Reduction Plan starting on April 12, 2012. I got so far, but just decided it was too fussy to keep track.)