Mastress Alita’s sipdown challenge, April 2022: A tea paired with the weather
This tea feels like a close relative to “Walking on Sunshine” by 52Teas – although it’s more citrus bloom that citrus fruit, it carries those same bright, clean sunny vibes that are perfect for a heralding in a positive change in weather. It’s not quite an exact match for today’s weather though (I need to find a gusty, sea breeze tea).
I cold steeped mine over night and while it still contains notes of orange blossom and almond, the crisp honey is so dominant. While sipping the last of it, I think of (and crave) some of Humblebee Meadery’s fun and surprisingly light flavours, like Green Tea & Lime, or Saffron & Orange (http://www.humblebeemead.com/)
Flavors: Almond, Cucumber, Floral, Honey, Honeysuckle, Orange Blossom, Roasted Barley, Sweet
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The wind has been crazy here, and I too have found myself wondering, “What sort of tea evokes 40MPH winds?”
Yeah, capturing the impression of wind is tricky! So many variables like speed, direction, temp, and other seasonal conditions. It was moderately gusty and a bit chilly here, but smells like pollen, coniferous needles, blossoms, fresh cut grass, and marine air. An iced tieguanyin/green oolong, or matcha might work for me, or even a puerh. :)
There aren’t enough fun tea blends named after windy conditions.
Hmm, perhaps I’ll go with a Silver Needle for those “polleny” aromas that are driving my coworkers crazy with hayfever…
The wind has been crazy here, and I too have found myself wondering, “What sort of tea evokes 40MPH winds?”
Yeah, capturing the impression of wind is tricky! So many variables like speed, direction, temp, and other seasonal conditions. It was moderately gusty and a bit chilly here, but smells like pollen, coniferous needles, blossoms, fresh cut grass, and marine air. An iced tieguanyin/green oolong, or matcha might work for me, or even a puerh. :)
There aren’t enough fun tea blends named after windy conditions.
Hmm, perhaps I’ll go with a Silver Needle for those “polleny” aromas that are driving my coworkers crazy with hayfever…