So, I was salivating over the notes for this tea, and Stephanie, awesome as she is, sent it as a bonus sample in our swap! Thanks, Stephanie!
I love caramel, and I love black tea, and I haven’t really found a caramel black tea that I love. I thought this one would be it, but unfortunately I don’t think I’m fond of the black base. I only steeped it for 3 minutes, and it’s a bit bitter. There is a touch of caramel coming through, but it’s overpowered by the base. Maybe I should have steeped it for a shorter time, but really, if it’s gonna be that finicky, I don’t want it. Alas, this one’s not for me, but I’m very grateful that I was able to try it first before buying a bunch (which I almost did!) That could have been a major bummer, from which my tea friend saved me! Yay for tea friends!
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The TG original package calls for a 2 minute steep.
Poo! Guess I messed it up then. Oh well.
I can send you more if you want to try it. All of the blacks I bought from them say 2 minutes. It surprised me but works well.
Thanks for the offer, Marzipan…how about hold that thought for a future swap, if you’re game. ;)
What I sent you was the rest of my sample from Marzipan :) She has the Caramel hookups!
I just had a sample of the last night (did they change the name to Cream Caramel?). The sample contained enough for two cups. I overstepped and used milk in the first. Not good. Second steep was 2.5 minutes without milk and I really enjoyed it. Considering purchasing a small amount.
*steeped
The TG original package calls for a 2 minute steep.
Poo! Guess I messed it up then. Oh well.
I can send you more if you want to try it. All of the blacks I bought from them say 2 minutes. It surprised me but works well.
Thanks for the offer, Marzipan…how about hold that thought for a future swap, if you’re game. ;)
What I sent you was the rest of my sample from Marzipan :) She has the Caramel hookups!
I just had a sample of the last night (did they change the name to Cream Caramel?). The sample contained enough for two cups. I overstepped and used milk in the first. Not good. Second steep was 2.5 minutes without milk and I really enjoyed it. Considering purchasing a small amount.
*steeped