2967 Tasting Notes
Ooof. Did they sneak extra days into this week, or is it just me?
Lots and lots going on at work, in various hobbies, and just in general. I feel as if I’ve been running since last week, with no breaks, and this week will be no exception.
When I have that sort of week, I like to sit with a classic stand by tea, and so I pulled out the Paris. I can reliably enjoy it at all times, without having to think about it too hard.
Yes, a perfect week for Paris.
Tea of my morning!
You know, I’m not entirely sure why I bought this. Apricots, in any form, are not really my favorite. I don’t hate them, but if given options, it would be highly unusual for me to pick something apricot.
But every once in a while, apparently, I see something apricot and I am interested.
I picked this up the last time I was in the Tea Cozy shop (which is such a lovely shop, run by lovely people!), and I surprised myself by requesting some of this.
I don’t regret buying this, but it’s not destined to become a favorite or a cupboard staple, but there is nothing wrong with it.
I find it actually more buttery than apricot-y, a bit less fresh on the palate than I expected, but not unpleasant at all.
The weather is getting warmer, so I stocked up, and then promptly drank all of, some fruity black teas. Now I’ll need to restock!
I’m not 100% sure that I’ll restock this in the next tea order, but I do like it. The trouble is I have fruity blends from Harney that I like better (Tower of London, Paris, Capri…)
But it still has a nice balance of flavors, and I enjoyed this tin.
I never can entirely make up my mind about this one, but as it’s made it into my cupboard more than once, I feel like I should just admit it has it’s place with me.
A friend made me a bunch of dehydrated citrus slices, especially for putting into tea, so I tried one here. It was just a little too tarte, so the lemon slices will be saved for something else.
Hello all!
So, apparently, when my world is full of stress, I stop logging. I don’t stop drinking tea, of course, but I’ve been an absentee Steepster member.
Well, Evol Ving Ness posted a kind word, and summoned me back from beyond the veil. It was just the invitation I needed.
I had a tin of this that I’ve been drinking all week, and today was the last cup of this particular tin.
Oh, I am so happy to be back! I have to do a serious update on the cupboard, and I"m ready to write so many more notes!
I’ve missed you all.
And thanks to you, I just almost placed a H & S order yesterday.
I pulled myself away from the submit payment button in the nick of time.
Welcome back!
Haven’t had ToL in ages, but thinking about it makes me smile. (Now there’s a tea goal—-paring your pantry down to nothing but teas that make you smile.)
Yaaaaay! Welcome back!
I’m glad Evol reached out to you – good to see you back!
Welcome Back! (:
Glad to see you back! I also took an unintentional, extended break from Steepster (came back a few days ago), but am attempting to make sure I check in daily. I miss your updates, as well as so many others. I rely on the people here for new tea ideas! :)
As you are aware, things are very, very stressful right now.
Today is to involve nothing but soothing things, and I will start my day off with this cup of autumn bliss.
Hello Rosehips! We miss you! Hope you are ok. <3
Hello! Thank you so much for checking in. It was just the burst I needed to get back here. It’s time to start logging again.
Thank you for the kind check in.
I’ll second that “miss seeing you!” Hope you have had plenty of good cuppas to keep you company in the meantime.
Sometimes things, even so-called easy things, are hard. I get that. Sending you big hugs.
I look forward making a H & S order at some point and comparing notes on some of your favourites. In the meantime, I am so pleased that you responded and that we will be seeing more of you.
This year I am really digging this tea. It is Hot Cinnamon Spice touched with a little mellow sweetness, and I have been moving towards it just about every morning. It’s giving me a lively little jolt, just what the doctor ordered.
Sipdown!
This was a perfectly lovely black apple tea. I brewed it a touch too weak for my last cup (my down darn fault), but it was still sweet and apple-y and nice.
As I am in the mood for all the apple teas right now, this was well recieved.
I should be getting my next yarn and tea club shipment soon! I cannot wait to see it!
Hope a little downtime finds you soon!