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drank Wintergreen 1st Grade by Camellia Sinensis
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Lovely, very gently sweet wintergreen. There’s a berry undertone to the aroma. The cup offers an embrace at once warming and cooling. Some may consider the taste medicinal because of an association with Pepto Bismol or Icy Hot. It’s nostalgic for me in the way that Teaberry gum is, or pink Necco wafers and Conversation Hearts.
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gmathis
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I’ve had tea with wintergreen, but never straight up. This sounds lovely!

derk
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I’ll have to send a little your way.

For what it’s worth, two of my coworkers really enjoyed it yesterday, enough to request another round today.

eastkyteaguy
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I love Teaberry gum!

gmathis
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Gotta make a mental note—so does my son. There’s a kitschy retro five-and-dime store in the Branson MO tourist zone where I can get some packs for his Christmas stocking!

derk
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Gotta make a stop at the candy shop downtown for Teaberry gum but I’m lazy. Could you tell my mom to mail me a stocking with some?

temerarious-tea
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How many grams per mL did you steep it/any brewing instructions? I just ordered it as well and am very excited as peppermint is my all time favorite herbal tisane. But want to be smart with this Wintergreen since it is a little pricey at $10 for 20g.

derk
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Hi there, temerarious-tea, and welcome. I have lately gotten out of the habit of weighing leaf. The package calls for 2tsp, 250mL, 90C for 5-7 minutes. Myself, I have taken a few bunches or leaves and spare leaves, crumbled them a bit and poured 8oz of maybe 195F water for howeverlong, covered. Boiling water seems to mutes the pungency of the methyl salycilate which is the strong taste I’m after, hence the lower temperature water.

Between preparing this for others and for myself, I’ve served maybe 8 cups and have also sent out a few servings to tea friends. Looking in the bag now, I might have 4 servings left.

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gmathis
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I’ve had tea with wintergreen, but never straight up. This sounds lovely!

derk
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I’ll have to send a little your way.

For what it’s worth, two of my coworkers really enjoyed it yesterday, enough to request another round today.

eastkyteaguy
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I love Teaberry gum!

gmathis
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Gotta make a mental note—so does my son. There’s a kitschy retro five-and-dime store in the Branson MO tourist zone where I can get some packs for his Christmas stocking!

derk
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Gotta make a stop at the candy shop downtown for Teaberry gum but I’m lazy. Could you tell my mom to mail me a stocking with some?

temerarious-tea
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How many grams per mL did you steep it/any brewing instructions? I just ordered it as well and am very excited as peppermint is my all time favorite herbal tisane. But want to be smart with this Wintergreen since it is a little pricey at $10 for 20g.

derk
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Hi there, temerarious-tea, and welcome. I have lately gotten out of the habit of weighing leaf. The package calls for 2tsp, 250mL, 90C for 5-7 minutes. Myself, I have taken a few bunches or leaves and spare leaves, crumbled them a bit and poured 8oz of maybe 195F water for howeverlong, covered. Boiling water seems to mutes the pungency of the methyl salycilate which is the strong taste I’m after, hence the lower temperature water.

Between preparing this for others and for myself, I’ve served maybe 8 cups and have also sent out a few servings to tea friends. Looking in the bag now, I might have 4 servings left.

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

Eventual tea farmer. If you are a tea grower, want to grow your own plants or are simply curious, please follow me so we can chat.

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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