Shae’s “swap” Advent Calendar, December 2 brings …
London Calling by Cup of Té
A black tea blend, and London — that would be probably some kind of Earl Grey, right? But probably not a pure EG, so there will be something extra. Oh yeah… it is. Minty? What? It is bergamot black tea with mint? No, there aren’t any green flakes. Another sniff. It’s still minty, but there is a creamy note beneath.
Haven’t checked the steeping parameters before brewing, as I was quite in a hurry to finish the cup before lecture starts. So, stove-top kettle on the stove, quickly making some picture… water is boiling! Quick photo made (only 3 minutes today to set everything up and make the photo I liked) I changed the lens as well. Used external light source. Photo taken hour later too.
But back to the tea. I get a pretty common black tea base with bergamot, creamy notes and I feel like there is a lavender in. Doesn’t look like at all though. While I wasn’t getting any flaws, I am not happy (nor sad!) as it was quite… mediocre.
Maybe I should make it as a London Fog? Never tried that, but this tea seems like a good idea to try that. Thanks anyway Shae!
Photo: https://flic.kr/p/2kczXjY
Flavors: Bergamot, Creamy, Mint
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Love the composition, Martin.
I HAD to immediately listen to this old song by The Clash-London Calling-when I saw the name of the tea. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3XqMtam1I0
Love the photo Martin!
I am glad that my attempts of doing tea-photos are appreciated :)
I’m loving the photos too! Especially how the tea sort of casually slides out of the spoon on this last one.
I wanted to show the tea and well, it was sliding out! I thought it would look bad but I love it more and more.
I think that’s the best part. :)
Neat photo,Martin!
In addition to the song by The Clash (what a classic!) I love this song of the same name from Star Trek Into Darkness that I used to have Youngest play for me – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfP6o-61e2s
ashmanra Good one! I think so many sound track pieces are under rated and it was wonderful to be introduced to this one! <3
Thank you ashmanra, and I have to listen to the songs as well. Maybe today afternoon :)
White Antlers: not just underrated; lots of are actually missed out!
I also highly recommend the video game music by Nabuo Uematsu!
Nice songs everyone; I just find out I need to focus on other songs than repeating the same ones :D
Love the composition, Martin.
I HAD to immediately listen to this old song by The Clash-London Calling-when I saw the name of the tea. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3XqMtam1I0
Love the photo Martin!
I am glad that my attempts of doing tea-photos are appreciated :)
I’m loving the photos too! Especially how the tea sort of casually slides out of the spoon on this last one.
I wanted to show the tea and well, it was sliding out! I thought it would look bad but I love it more and more.
I think that’s the best part. :)
Neat photo,Martin!
In addition to the song by The Clash (what a classic!) I love this song of the same name from Star Trek Into Darkness that I used to have Youngest play for me – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfP6o-61e2s
ashmanra Good one! I think so many sound track pieces are under rated and it was wonderful to be introduced to this one! <3
Thank you ashmanra, and I have to listen to the songs as well. Maybe today afternoon :)
White Antlers: not just underrated; lots of are actually missed out!
I also highly recommend the video game music by Nabuo Uematsu!
Nice songs everyone; I just find out I need to focus on other songs than repeating the same ones :D