Sample sipdown #3 today – I’m on fire!
I got a little impatient waiting for the water to cool, so I steeped it at a temperature higher than recommended on the sample packet (76° instead of 70°). This hasn’t changed the taste much, as it still smells strongly of orange with some smoothness underneath.
To bring out the flavour of the vanilla and almonds, I also added a touch of David’s Tea’s creamed cinnamon honey to the mix – just about 1/2 a teaspoon. However, adding the cinnamon made the orange flavour even stronger, which was the opposite of what I intended.
Anyway, this is still a mellow cup. Not something I plan to restock, but I’m glad I got to try it and satisfy my curiosity surrounding a tea named after where I live. Thanks again to De and aisling of tea for the sample.
EDIT: 100th note, baby! Being at steepster has really upped my game (and affected my wallet) when it comes to drinking tea, but I don’t regret it. :-)
Congrats on 100!!!!