Steep Information:
Amount: 2 tsp
Water: hot spigot water
Tool: kati loose tea system (my Review here.)
Steep Time: a little over 2 minutes+ (http://steep.it/) since i forgot about it for a little
Served: Hot
Tasting Notes:
Dry Leaf Smell: mint
Steeped Tea Smell: mellow mint with hints of black tea
Flavor: mint, followed by black tea
Body: Full
Aftertaste: astringent, bitter
Liquor: opaque dark orange brown
A gift from TeaEqualsBliss, thank you.
I should have watched it closer and only did 2 min, and added sugar and cream – next time.
Images: http://amazonv.blogspot.com/2010/12/compass-teas-loose-leaf-black-tea_13.html