I think I’ve had this tea before, but I never logged it.
Today was a pretty awesome day and I’ll explain why in my next tasting note, but suffice it to say that I wanted to start things off with a breakfast that would be heavy enough to last into the early afternoon until the real day’s eating began. So I whipped together one of my favourites that I make when I have the time: a slice of toast topped with hummus, fried mushrooms, and a fried egg. What’s even better is that we had roasted garlic hummus in the house! Beauty.
I wanted a tea that would complement the flavours in my breakfast, and I thought this would do the trick since Keemuns tend to be grainy and savoury.
Not a bad choice, as it turns out. 3 tsps in my 3-cup teapot, 90C water, 3 minutes, and I got a nice amber liquor with notes of malt and raisin. I didn’t get the “grain” note I was expecting, but it was malty, savoury, and strong enough that it wasn’t overpowered by my food.
As a bonus, I probably have just enough left for a cup or two, so this will make an easy sipdown.
