My second Butiki for the day. It is a “Ten” weather wise here in Atlanta, and I think I need to move outside for tea tasting this afternoon-perfect tea drinking weather, but then again, there is never a bad day to drink tea. Others have described this excellent Assam very accurately. I am grateful this sample came in my box from Stacy, but I regret not having more because it is a winner. I would say that this is a rich tea that does not have the astringency that I have experienced with the Indian Assams I’ve tried, but I must admit, I haven’t had a lot of Indian ones. I agree with Azzrian, this in not your mother’s Lipton. Until I tried some black teas recommended on Steepster, I didn’t even know I liked black teas because my mom always got Lipton tea bags and it never did much for me. Lately, I’ve been favoring black teas over almost anything else. My first impression is that it is a really good Assam and I plan to put it on my next order. Now, on to Butiki #3-which one will it be…hmmm…
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Hey, I’m a couple hours north of Atlanta- LOVING this weather!
I, too, was shocked by the complexity of black teas, having been brought up on Lipton for a black tea and Sleepytime for chamomile.
Count me in as a Black tea lover! This is a tasty Assam, for sure, & I’m getting down near the bottom of my bag…
On the topic of weather, it was a beauty here in St. Louis today too, the bluest of skies, I think it topped out at 70. I had to drive 90 minutes each way for a 90 minute wedding, & the weather, coupled with the still beautiful fall trees, made for a pleasant drive both ways!
IrishBreakfastLass, I sent a PM. Terri, sent a PM to you too. Sounds like you have a fabulous job-the drive sounds great-too bad it’s not possible to brew tea and drive at the same time!
Actually, I made the mistake of drinking way too much tea this morning before I left the house, & had to make 2 pit stops on the way to the church.
Haha! Too funny. I can identify.
Hey, I’m a couple hours north of Atlanta- LOVING this weather!
I, too, was shocked by the complexity of black teas, having been brought up on Lipton for a black tea and Sleepytime for chamomile.
Count me in as a Black tea lover! This is a tasty Assam, for sure, & I’m getting down near the bottom of my bag…
On the topic of weather, it was a beauty here in St. Louis today too, the bluest of skies, I think it topped out at 70. I had to drive 90 minutes each way for a 90 minute wedding, & the weather, coupled with the still beautiful fall trees, made for a pleasant drive both ways!
IrishBreakfastLass, I sent a PM. Terri, sent a PM to you too. Sounds like you have a fabulous job-the drive sounds great-too bad it’s not possible to brew tea and drive at the same time!
Actually, I made the mistake of drinking way too much tea this morning before I left the house, & had to make 2 pit stops on the way to the church.
Haha! Too funny. I can identify.