From a Tea Runners box. I had it both hot and cold steeped this morning. I think I somehow overleafed the cold steep because it came out with a strong green tea flavour with some umami and a bit of thickness to the mouthfeel. Not unpleasant, but a bit strange contrasted with the fruit flavouring. The hot steep came out more balanced, still not super strong with the fruit flavour, and I would never have identified it as strawberry and rhubarb specifically, just a vague but pleasant fruitiness. I threw both sets of leaves in a jar with cold water for another cold steep in the fridge, so we’ll see how it is tomorrow. So far my impression is: good, but not so good I want to get more of it.
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Well it has been over a year and everyone I know thinks my tea obsession is a bit out of hand, so… I guess I’m not a total newbie anymore. :)
I’m drinking a lot more pure tea these days, though I still love a good flavoured blend too. Current favourites: Chinese and Taiwanese blacks, fresh Chinese greens, oolongs both green and roasted, sheng puer.
I really love companies that buy directly from tea farmers, and have an emphasis on quality and sustainability. Favourites: Verdant, Whispering Pines, Eco Cha, White 2 Tea. I live in a small town in the middle of nowhere, so I buy almost all my tea online.
For hot tea, I’m usually brewing in either a 100ml gaiwan, or a 10oz mug with a steeping basket. For cold tea, I cold brew overnight in 500ml mason jars.
My cupboard on Steepster doesn’t include small samples, just the ones I have at least 15g of. So if you see something you’re interested in, I probably have enough to share. :)
Location
Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada
