One thing I’ve kind of known about myself, having twice experienced this before, is that I hate living alone. Having my housemate spending an indefinite amount of time elsewhere since I’m still working with the public as COVID-19 continues to spread has cemented that notion. I am alone and reaching for all the comforting teas to soothe the empty feeling. Black teas, shou puerh, sipping down my vanilla rooibos at night. Then I remembered this rooibos gem. Despite not being a fan of banana in any form, Banoffee Rum-ba envelopes me in a happy blanket.

tea-sipper: I love you. Thank you. (And thank you Martin for providing my first taste of this.) I wish I had taken advantage of the link you provided a few months ago. Please return next season, Banoffee Rum-ba.

Two teaspoons of Banoffee Rum-ba (the amount in the teabag) does not make a better mug. One is sufficient.

Preparation
Boiling 6 min, 0 sec 2 tsp 10 OZ / 295 ML
Martin Bednář

Hopefully it will return!
Living alone have advantages and disadvantages, I lived like that 4 months. Almost alone. Other flatmates weren’t much there. It’s just… weird. You know they are there, but you don’t want disturb them. One of them wasn’t even much friendly. I am glad that is over. I wish it will be soon over for you as well.

And naturally, you are welcome, I am glad that you liked it that much that you actually want more (and get more), when I coudln’t.

gmathis

I heard it expressed pretty well elsewhere (can’t remember where) … “it’s just good to know there’s another heartbeat in the house.” Even we introverts need to look into another pair of eyeballs once in a while :)

tea-sipper

You’re welcome! And I had no idea there were two teaspoons remaining… I just poured the rest of the big pouch in the teabag to put it in the tiny packaging. Dang it. I will keep an eye on the VIP site… I check it once in a while.

ashmanra

Aw, derk! Virtual hug sent, and lots of prayer. I used to have NO time alone ever and thought I would do well with it. I do…for a while. I have stopped teaching for now, but hubby and daughter are both working and now with no students coming to break up the day…well….I am alone all day and don’t see a soul. At least I do have someone here to talk to at night, tho.

Mastress Alita

Huh, I guess I’m in the minority, since I moved out when I was 18 I’ve always lived alone and definitely prefer it! I just don’t do as well with other people around. But, I absolutely can’t function without a companion animal! (Does that count…?)

Martin Bednář

This tea is in TEA Election this year. We need to buy lots of them so they will keep this one! I think it is best one from those this year. Although AffogaTEA is interesting as well. Pomergranate and Orange I wasn’t much impressed about. The last one is unknown for me. So if you want some, order soon!

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Martin Bednář

Hopefully it will return!
Living alone have advantages and disadvantages, I lived like that 4 months. Almost alone. Other flatmates weren’t much there. It’s just… weird. You know they are there, but you don’t want disturb them. One of them wasn’t even much friendly. I am glad that is over. I wish it will be soon over for you as well.

And naturally, you are welcome, I am glad that you liked it that much that you actually want more (and get more), when I coudln’t.

gmathis

I heard it expressed pretty well elsewhere (can’t remember where) … “it’s just good to know there’s another heartbeat in the house.” Even we introverts need to look into another pair of eyeballs once in a while :)

tea-sipper

You’re welcome! And I had no idea there were two teaspoons remaining… I just poured the rest of the big pouch in the teabag to put it in the tiny packaging. Dang it. I will keep an eye on the VIP site… I check it once in a while.

ashmanra

Aw, derk! Virtual hug sent, and lots of prayer. I used to have NO time alone ever and thought I would do well with it. I do…for a while. I have stopped teaching for now, but hubby and daughter are both working and now with no students coming to break up the day…well….I am alone all day and don’t see a soul. At least I do have someone here to talk to at night, tho.

Mastress Alita

Huh, I guess I’m in the minority, since I moved out when I was 18 I’ve always lived alone and definitely prefer it! I just don’t do as well with other people around. But, I absolutely can’t function without a companion animal! (Does that count…?)

Martin Bednář

This tea is in TEA Election this year. We need to buy lots of them so they will keep this one! I think it is best one from those this year. Although AffogaTEA is interesting as well. Pomergranate and Orange I wasn’t much impressed about. The last one is unknown for me. So if you want some, order soon!

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This place, like the rest of the internet, is dead and overrun with bots. Yet I persist.

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I most enjoy loose-leaf, unflavored teas and tisanes. Teabags have their place. Some of my favorite teas have a profound effect on mind and body rather than having a specific flavor profile.

Favorite teas generally come from China (all provinces), Taiwan, India (Nilgiri and Manipur). Frequently enjoyed though less sipped are teas from Georgia, Japan, and Nepal. While I’m not actively on the hunt, a goal of mine is to try tea from every country that makes it available to the North American market. This is to gain a vague understanding of how Camellia sinensis performs in different climates. I realize that borders are arbitrary and some countries are huge with many climates and tea-growing regions.

I’m convinced European countries make the best herbal teas.

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