I purchased one of Lupicia’s Tea Bag Sets so that I could affordable try some of the company’d offerings without breaking the bank. Today, I pulled Lupicia’s Sri Lanka from the box. Since I’m a strong tea drinker, I wasn’t expecting much from this tea. Lupicia’s notes state “A Ceylon blend with a distinct aroma and body that goes well with both milk and lemon.” Well, at least I knew enough to know not to use milk and lemon at the same time! I accidentally let this steep for longer than the recommended time, but did use milk and a touch of honey, so it probably evened out in the long run. I was gloriously surprised by this tea! The taste of the tea is much lighter than my usual brew, but there was a smoothness and vague citrus note that made this a extraordinarily lovely cup of tea for a late morning chaser to my usual brutish brew. I live in Southern California, where chilly winter days are very few, and long months of scorching summer rules supreme…..I can see this tea becoming a wonderful alternative to my heavier breakfast blend in the sweltering summer months. LOVELY!!
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Spot or pot, I love a cup!
I learned to drink tea while living in Dublin in the early 80’s, so as you can imagine, I am a hearty brew lover, and take tea with milk and honey. I am trying to expand my horizons with tea….that is why I’m now on Steepster! Joined in January 2014.
Currently loving strong black teas that hold up to milk and honey well. I have a curiosity about keemuns and yunnans, but smoky ones are out. Green and white teas are off my radar, but making little forays into oolong and darjeeling tea. Herbal? So far only cacao tea has gone into regular rotation in my tea routine.
I do like some naturally flavoured teas…almond, vanilla, cardamom, ginger. This seems to be mostly in the cooler months…but mostly I’m an unflavoured tea drinker.
Life is too short for bad tea and bad bread.
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San diego
