Sadly haven’t written anything for this yet. It’s winter! It’s time! The leaf here is HUGE and very dark. I like the addition of subtle mint and cinnamon. The mint is more noticeable than the cinnamon. But it’s a smooth, creamy mint. I can’t really taste the oolong, though the brew color is quite dark for an oolong… but my tastebuds have seemed off lately. Second steep: peachy which seems a bit odd with these ingredients. Third steep: hint of roast. I really liked the first two steeps… I should have kept going with some short steeps rather than killing it on the third steep for five minutes. Surprisingly little roasted flavor even while overdoing it. The perfect blend for today anyway. I would definitely use two teaspoons in the future. It slightly reminds me of the mint in B&B’s Brighton which can only mean awesome. I have also been enjoying other holiday teas: S&V’s Sugar Plum, 52Teas Rumchata and Angry’s Candy Cane.
Steep #1 // 2 teaspoons for full mug // 22 minutes after boiling // 1 minute steep
Steep #2 // 12 minutes after boiling // 1 1/2 minute steep
Steep #3 // 3 minutes after boiling // 5 min
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Also, I’m trying to keep up on reading tasting notes but it’s an avalanche! I’m always two days behind. haha
AND Steepster has been doing very good with the ‘more’ button lately – I’m always able to make it to where I previously stopped reading notes.
I’m loving all of the increased activity that comes with advent season! :D
Y’all just remember that come July when I’m lonely and have none of you to talk to ;)
Yes! The activity on Steepster has definitely ramped up and I’m feeling some advent FOMO. :P Actually, I’m glad to see all these tasting notes.
Yeah, I love that Steepster lets me live through the advents of others! I get to “try” teas too. :D
Also, I’m trying to keep up on reading tasting notes but it’s an avalanche! I’m always two days behind. haha
AND Steepster has been doing very good with the ‘more’ button lately – I’m always able to make it to where I previously stopped reading notes.
I’m loving all of the increased activity that comes with advent season! :D
Y’all just remember that come July when I’m lonely and have none of you to talk to ;)
Yes! The activity on Steepster has definitely ramped up and I’m feeling some advent FOMO. :P Actually, I’m glad to see all these tasting notes.
Yeah, I love that Steepster lets me live through the advents of others! I get to “try” teas too. :D