I wanted some caffeine free tea after I got back from a wine wednesday at a friend’s place. I picked this one because parts of the packaging are written in greek and I kind of love foreign things. I also love Greek things, like especially their food but also their mythology. And also, you know, thanks for geometry and democracy and all that. But I digress. I’ve never had a saffron tea, but I do enjoy it in rice and paella! To me the citrus notes stand out in this tea but there is an “otherness” lurking in the background that mellows everything out. I guess this is what saffron tea tastes like? I’m not a huge fan of citrus, but I am enjoying this tisane. Thanks for the very interesting addition, Miss B!
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I’ll have to check this out with my friends at the Greek Orthodox Church I attend. You might like Greek Mountain Tea also. It’s ancient, herbal and healthy (I like the taste). Noticed that you live in Minneapolis. My favorite tea shop (and tea) is located on Franklin St. (I think). I’ve been drinking Verdant Tea for 3 years and the owners are friends (David and Lily Duckler). They have tea sessions that are educational.
I’ll have to check out Greek Mountain Tea. Thanks for the recommendation! Do you have a favorite brand? Verdant Tea is indeed located on Franklin St. I recently discovered it a short time after I joined steeptser, 2-3 months ago. I’ve been there once so far and really enjoyed it! I’m waiting for the regular laoshan black to come in before I make another trip. I’ve never been to one of their educational events, but that sounds like fun! I see they have an oolong tasting event coming up…I wonder if I can rope some friends into going with me.
Laoshan Black is a staple black tea and one that is best brewed in a pot, not a gaiwan. The Verdant website has a wealth of information about tea culture and YouTube video’s (podcasts too).
If you want to understand tea, this is the place to be. It’s not only about taste, but a grace that leads to peaceful humility. You can’t really appreciate tea unless you learn to become still with it. That’s not easy in our culture, and it’s the difference between coffee and tea in a manner of speaking. Coffee pushes you forward and tea rests you in the present moment.
I hope that I haven’t been too wierd here.
Yes, I meant I wanted to wait until the Laoshan Black was back in stock because I want to buy some to bring home with me :-). I’m also running way low on Yunnan White Jasmine!
That’s a nice way to look at tea. I’ve actually read that even though tea is caffeinated, the theanine in it results in calm alertness, unlike coffee. I haven’t actually read the research the article was based on though.
I’ll have to check this out with my friends at the Greek Orthodox Church I attend. You might like Greek Mountain Tea also. It’s ancient, herbal and healthy (I like the taste). Noticed that you live in Minneapolis. My favorite tea shop (and tea) is located on Franklin St. (I think). I’ve been drinking Verdant Tea for 3 years and the owners are friends (David and Lily Duckler). They have tea sessions that are educational.
I’ll have to check out Greek Mountain Tea. Thanks for the recommendation! Do you have a favorite brand? Verdant Tea is indeed located on Franklin St. I recently discovered it a short time after I joined steeptser, 2-3 months ago. I’ve been there once so far and really enjoyed it! I’m waiting for the regular laoshan black to come in before I make another trip. I’ve never been to one of their educational events, but that sounds like fun! I see they have an oolong tasting event coming up…I wonder if I can rope some friends into going with me.
Laoshan Black is a staple black tea and one that is best brewed in a pot, not a gaiwan. The Verdant website has a wealth of information about tea culture and YouTube video’s (podcasts too).
If you want to understand tea, this is the place to be. It’s not only about taste, but a grace that leads to peaceful humility. You can’t really appreciate tea unless you learn to become still with it. That’s not easy in our culture, and it’s the difference between coffee and tea in a manner of speaking. Coffee pushes you forward and tea rests you in the present moment.
I hope that I haven’t been too wierd here.
Yes, I meant I wanted to wait until the Laoshan Black was back in stock because I want to buy some to bring home with me :-). I’m also running way low on Yunnan White Jasmine!
That’s a nice way to look at tea. I’ve actually read that even though tea is caffeinated, the theanine in it results in calm alertness, unlike coffee. I haven’t actually read the research the article was based on though.