Archive for October, 2009
DAVIDsTEA – Apple Cinnamon
Name of Tea: Apple Cinnamon
Company: DAVIDsTEA
Type: Black, Green, loose
Cost: $6.50 for 50g
Tea Notes:
Dry leaves are a brownish black along with green leaves mixed in. There are also apple and almond bits throughout.
I prepared this using boiling water, 1 tsp of leaves for every cup of water, and a steep time of 4 minutes.
The aroma of [...]
Tea Activities for When You’re Stuck in Bed
Ahh the great joys of being sick (enter sarcasm). I was knocked off my feet last week with something nasty and am finally starting to feel somewhat normal again. Here is a list of some tea related activities that might help you pass the time in case you do have to stay home and rest.
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California Tea House – Lapsang Souchong
Name of Tea: Lapsang Souchong
Company: California Tea House
Type: Black, loose
Cost: $9.00 for 4oz
Whoa. I knew before I got this tea that it is extremely unique, but I still wasn’t quite prepared for what I experienced. Lapsang Souchong has the nickname ‘Campfire Tea’ and trust me, that name is well earned. Upon opening my package of [...]
Golden Moon Tea – Nepalese Afternoon Tea
Name of Tea: Nepalese Afternoon Tea
Company: Golden Moon Tea
Type: Black, loose
Cost: $17.99 for 3oz tin
Tea Notes:
Dry leaves are small, thin, dark brown with some golden colors.
This was prepared using boiling water and a 4 minute steep time.
Aroma was floral with a hint of a note that reminded me of bergamont.
Color of steeped tea was a [...]
Tea on Location
This past weekend I had the chance to go to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta and stay in my parent’s motorhome. The balloon fiesta is a yearly event where balloonists from all over the world come fly their balloons in a week long event. We went to a balloon glow Friday night and then got [...]
Adagio – Dragonwell
Name of Tea: Dragonwell
Company: Adagio
Type: Green, loose
Cost: $19.00 for 4oz
Tea Notes:
Appearance of the dry leaves are flat and thin. They are a muted sage green with some darker jade green colors but none of them are bold in the depth of color.
I prepared this using 1 teaspoon of leaves in water that was 180F. Steep [...]
Tavalon – Ceylon King
Name of Tea: Ceylon King
Company: Tavalon
Type: Black, loose
Cost: $10 for 5.2oz
Tea Notes:
Dry leaves are small, short, and thin.
I prepared this tea by using boiling water, 1 teaspoon of leaves and a steep time of 4 minutes.
The aroma is fruity and sweet. Smells a little like the fruit roll-up type snacks from the health food [...]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
If you don’t know this already, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I’m sure a lot of us in some way or another have been affected by breast cancer. My former boss was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and continues to fight her battle with a strong confidence that I greatly admire.
A lot of companies [...]
Teavana – Gyokuro Imperial
Name: Gyokuro Imperial
Company: Teavana
Type: Green, loose
Cost: $15.00 for 2oz
Gyokuro green tea is the type of green tea that is right up my alley. Too bad their expensive nature doesn’t allow me to make them a mainstay in my tea collection right now. No matter, I drink them when I can and plan out times to [...]
