While in Winnipeg, I bought a ton of teas to take home – but this is actually part of a care package that my mom brought me of different Saskatoon flavoured things to bring back to Montreal; you know, to remind me of home.
Now, I’ve actually had this tea before – years and years ago. So not only does this remind me of Saskatoon/Saskatchewan, but it’s also deeply nostalgic for me since these tea bags were one of the very first teas I ever owned back when I was really first beginning me tea exploration journey. I loved them back then; and I hoped I’d still enjoy them but I was also terrified that my palate might have changed to a point where what was once a very significant/impactful tea for me would taste awful. I brewed a mug up on the Saturday I flew back to Montreal; added a little splash of oatmilk and got ready to take my first sips…
So, it’s nice – but not as world changing as it might have been six years ago. That makes sense; it’s dust/fannings and flavouring, and my tastes in tea have changed a lot over six years. I was immediately washed over with some much nostalgia though; and just terribly homesick. The tea is not awesome quality, and is rather tannic/brisk but that sweet Saskatoon berry note is lovely – like Saskatoon berry jam! Delicious. I missed Saskatoon berry flavoured things before, but now I’m just aching for a really, really good Saskatoon berry pie or milkshake.
Blessing and a curse.
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I can imagiine your feelings, returning to tea bags, especially when it is some blend with good memories – then it must be, as you wrote, blessing but as well a curse.
I just finished off a litre mason jar of Saskatoonberry jam from Costco… it was so good. I ate it by the spoonful. I also really miss that flavour – it’s harder to get around here (though not impossible, as some specialty shops carry it). This reminds me, though, of the Berry Barn in Saskatoon, and their delicious pie…
I can imagiine your feelings, returning to tea bags, especially when it is some blend with good memories – then it must be, as you wrote, blessing but as well a curse.
I just finished off a litre mason jar of Saskatoonberry jam from Costco… it was so good. I ate it by the spoonful. I also really miss that flavour – it’s harder to get around here (though not impossible, as some specialty shops carry it). This reminds me, though, of the Berry Barn in Saskatoon, and their delicious pie…