1.25 tsp for 250mL water@100C, steeped 4 minutes, drunk bare.
Like, omigod, the tea even came with, like, a blood-dripping A&D button I can pin on my jacket!
An excellent smoky China black tea. Not quite the same as I remember — it’s missing that almost savoury /salty note — but still a more nuanced smoky tea than many. The smoke scent is strong but not smothering, while the liquor itself, a light brown with some reddish tones, is mineral and sweet and sparkling — not carbonated, obviously, but giving definite bite. Smoky notes in the finish. A very light body. I may try making this stronger tomorrow.
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I just love the little extras that Andrews & Dunham includes in their packages. It makes it so much fun.
Agreed. I almost jumped up and down when I unwrapped the buttons yesterday, especially the Caravan one, which is Carvanan-label-blue in the background, with the blood-dripping pentagram in the middle and “A” and “D” on either side. Design. I go mad for good design, not just the immediate visual punch but how A&D extend their good design into little extras and treats.
I woke up this morning thinking —I can make new tea! I can drink Assam and Caravan all day long, if I want.
I just love the little extras that Andrews & Dunham includes in their packages. It makes it so much fun.
Agreed. I almost jumped up and down when I unwrapped the buttons yesterday, especially the Caravan one, which is Carvanan-label-blue in the background, with the blood-dripping pentagram in the middle and “A” and “D” on either side. Design. I go mad for good design, not just the immediate visual punch but how A&D extend their good design into little extras and treats.
I woke up this morning thinking —I can make new tea! I can drink Assam and Caravan all day long, if I want.