Steep Information:
Amount: 2 tsp
Water: 212° filtered ~500ml
Tool: Breville One-Touch Tea Maker BTM800XL (black, strong)
Steep Time: 3 minutes
Served: Hot
Tasting Notes:
Dry Leaf Smell: strong citrus (bergamot)
Steeped Tea Smell: black tea, hint of bake-y
Flavor: astringent black tea, hints of citrus
Body: Medium
Aftertaste: astringent, sweet
Liquor: translucent brown, orange hints
I am not a huge bergamot fan, and I am really liking this tea. It’s a mellow bergamot, smooth black tea, and generally a delicious cup. I can easily see myself restocking this once I have room in my cupboard.
The packaging was a nice sealed silver bag, with a sticker arrange so the bag could stand itself up. The packaging date was written on the bottom with what I presume is a lot number. The packaging is very nice, with the exception that it is not resealable.
Resteep: weak, left in for 15? 20 minutes, perhaps a cold brew instead overnight would work?
Images: http://amazonv.blogspot.com/2010/05/steven-smith-teamaker-loose-leaf-black.html
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PS-I would never have heard about this company had it not been for the Steepster discussion boards, and I would have never chosen this tea had it not been for LiberTEAS
No pics of it steeping in the Amazing Breville? :(
Same here about learning about Steven Smith on Discussions and LiberTEAS. He’s on my “will try eventually” list. I’m a bit bummed to learn that the packets aren’t resealable, other than that I like the packaging.
AmazonV – glad that you tried this tea. It is so good.
@Rabs – yes, that is the one thing I would change about it if I could… but, I can live with it. I have lots of tins!
From package: “If possible, play a little opera softly in the background.” Hee! Oh boy – gotta try this (but I play my opera LOUD!!!!! Tosca with Maria Callas as Tosca is my favorite right now and it needs to be BLASTED!)
@Jacqueline I am not an opera fan… but I do usually have Guns N’ Roses or Korn playing in the background. :)
LiberTEAS – I love Guns ’n Roses too :) When I was in college I went to see them right after wisdom tooth surgery. Duff walked right by me and I let out a scream and tore some of my stitches! I was very sheepish when I had to explain the next day to my dentist what happened!
@Cofftea no not usually, just the basket
PS-I would never have heard about this company had it not been for the Steepster discussion boards, and I would have never chosen this tea had it not been for LiberTEAS
No pics of it steeping in the Amazing Breville? :(
Same here about learning about Steven Smith on Discussions and LiberTEAS. He’s on my “will try eventually” list. I’m a bit bummed to learn that the packets aren’t resealable, other than that I like the packaging.
AmazonV – glad that you tried this tea. It is so good.
@Rabs – yes, that is the one thing I would change about it if I could… but, I can live with it. I have lots of tins!
From package: “If possible, play a little opera softly in the background.” Hee! Oh boy – gotta try this (but I play my opera LOUD!!!!! Tosca with Maria Callas as Tosca is my favorite right now and it needs to be BLASTED!)
@Jacqueline I am not an opera fan… but I do usually have Guns N’ Roses or Korn playing in the background. :)
LiberTEAS – I love Guns ’n Roses too :) When I was in college I went to see them right after wisdom tooth surgery. Duff walked right by me and I let out a scream and tore some of my stitches! I was very sheepish when I had to explain the next day to my dentist what happened!
@Cofftea no not usually, just the basket