Ok. I upped my rating after trying this tea again. I steeped it for 3 minutes, as opposed to the 4-5 minutes recommended for white tea (I read this somewhere; do not remember where). This is still a pretty dry tea but I’m not feeling like I ran through the desert, which is a good thing. It is by no means refreshing because of the dry feeling, but I’m enjoying the flavor.
I can actually taste the fruity – almost raspberry – notes to the tea.
I’m a tea-aholic. I’ve always loved tea. It is soothing and warm and comforting. I always had it when we went out to eat as a child so my first association is with rich and delicious food.
As an adult, I’m learning to enjoy tea on its own merits, and bask in its subtleties and varieties. The ritual of making a cup of tea is instantly relaxing.
I prefer oolong and white teas, followed by greens. For the most part, I don’t like straight black tea, but appreciate it as part of a blend or flavored. I’ve learned to love the world of flavored teas out there.
I’m slowly learning to appreciate rooibos blends, which I started drinking for its anti-inflammatory properties.
Love: Oolong, almond, coconut, peach
Hate: Ginger
Silver Spring, MD
