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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
