Backlog from yesterday. I had this with my dinner while at Panera. At first I had my doubts about eating there but it was super convenient at the time and then I saw they carry Republic of Tea and I took it as a sign. (Have some nasty memories associated with that place, Kristaleyn, they can be replaced!)
Anyhow, this tea… Hmmm. Well it was great, I really felt as if I was drinking red velvet! with a fraction of the calories (I did add a packet of rock sugar). And no milk needed! sometimes I find milk enhances/detracts from a rooibos dessert tea. In this case, I feel it would have taken away from the natural creaminess that was already there.
When it was really hot, I found the intense astringency a bit annoying but as it cooled… it toned down significantly. Also, I wish the flavour was a bit more intense, just a tad. Otherwise, I am in love! :)
Anyhow, I’m headed to a tea tasting today!!! I’ve been looking forward to it for weeks now. Yeaaay!!
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Good to hear your bad memories have been pushed aside :)
Where is this tea tasting? What sorts of fun teas are you going to be trying (or is it a mystery??)
Me to! relieved actually.
It’s at Tao Tea Leaf in Toronto. This is all I know:
2012 Spring Tea Tasting Event
Our tea sommelier has returned from China with exceptional fresh teas. Tao Tea Leaf invites you to join our 3rd annual Spring Tea Tasting event. Travel through our 2012 tea tour stories and photos. Taste our newly arrived fresh and rare teas.
Ooh! I expect to hear about how it went when you return! :D Sounds like tons of fun!
Packets of rock sugar? They make packets?
errr well not really rock sugar. that sugar in the raw stuff, only it was a different brand…
Ahhh it was amaaazing!! tea heaven, oh yes it was! :P
Butiki has raw pellets…I bought them…like brown crystals, small jewels. I have them in a pretty jar for special tea times…guests…or ME!
LOL do they sparkle in the sunlight :P
No, I do!
Good to hear your bad memories have been pushed aside :)
Where is this tea tasting? What sorts of fun teas are you going to be trying (or is it a mystery??)
Me to! relieved actually.
It’s at Tao Tea Leaf in Toronto. This is all I know:
2012 Spring Tea Tasting Event
Our tea sommelier has returned from China with exceptional fresh teas. Tao Tea Leaf invites you to join our 3rd annual Spring Tea Tasting event. Travel through our 2012 tea tour stories and photos. Taste our newly arrived fresh and rare teas.
Ooh! I expect to hear about how it went when you return! :D Sounds like tons of fun!
Packets of rock sugar? They make packets?
errr well not really rock sugar. that sugar in the raw stuff, only it was a different brand…
Ahhh it was amaaazing!! tea heaven, oh yes it was! :P
Butiki has raw pellets…I bought them…like brown crystals, small jewels. I have them in a pretty jar for special tea times…guests…or ME!
LOL do they sparkle in the sunlight :P
No, I do!