It’s been a long day. Suffice it to say that I slammed down a cup of Assam, left the house early & had breakfast with my 2nd daughter (the breakfast was awesome!), then spent hours at the courthouse on the first day of what is probably going to be a very ugly & expensive custody battle between her & the father of her son. Now I’m home, & I wanted something soothing, something special, this!
Dry, it’s interesting looking little blocks, with multishaded layers of sage, cream, white, black, & gray. The dry aroma is rich, & it took me a few sessions with this tea to identify the very familiar aroma: A very fresh goatmilk. A long time ago I raised goats, & when goats milk is good, it is really really good, but sadly, it is very susceptible to aromas, & also can spoil quickly, so it is best when it is very fresh.
The wet aroma was of malt & canned condensed milk!
I steeped 1/2 cube + 4oz gaiwan (rinse) X 6 sec, then 8, 10, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 35
The color is a beautiful amber Honey.
The flavors: fresh cream, malt, hint of vanilla, & a gentle fruity sweetness. It is delicious! I usually go for teas that are more assertive, but the richness & creaminess of this tea makes it very satisfying!
I hope that David gets more of this someday. I’ll buy it!
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I hope your court drama works out well! :( These things can be so stressful, it is wonderful that you are helping your daughter through it. Sending out good thoughts for the both of you!
This is so pretty like a jewel.
Thanks Alpha! It’s going to be an ongoing thing, probably lasting for months. He’s determined to make it as ugly, difficult, & expensive as possible. Today was just day 1…
Bonnie, you are so right! I love the way these little cubes look, & it’s such a soothing tea!
I hope your court drama works out well! :( These things can be so stressful, it is wonderful that you are helping your daughter through it. Sending out good thoughts for the both of you!
This is so pretty like a jewel.
Thanks Alpha! It’s going to be an ongoing thing, probably lasting for months. He’s determined to make it as ugly, difficult, & expensive as possible. Today was just day 1…
Bonnie, you are so right! I love the way these little cubes look, & it’s such a soothing tea!