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Thanks so much for the swap, AJRimmer!   I honestly didn’t think I’d like this very much, but as usual, S&V surprises. I expected a deep red cup, but not at all, the mug is light green somehow.  There are rosehips in the blend, so I’m surprised.  It’s very true to black currants but not overpowering (or an explosion really).  I was hoping for more raspberry flavor but didn’t see too many in my teaspoon anyway.  I was worried the blackberry leaves would overpower, but I don’t notice them.  The flavor is simply black currant.  So A+ in being very accurate!   I’m not a big fan of black currant, but this is the blend I’d keep in stock if I were craving it.
Steep #1  // 1 1/2 teaspoons for full mug // 12 minutes after boiling  // 3 minute steep
Steep #2  // 4 minutes after boiling //  4 min

AJRimmer

Growing up, we’d often make Welsh cookies (a recipe passed down my family for who knows how many generations!) and those incorporate currants, so I was super happy to find a tasty currant tea that reminded me of that family tradition.

tea-sipper

I’ve never heard of currants in cookies before!

AJRimmer

Here’s the recipe if you’re interested! I always have to order my currants online since I’ve never seen them in a store before. They can also be made with raisins etc if you’re not a big currant fan.
http://allrecipes.co.uk/recipe/22308/welsh-tea-cakes.aspx

tea-sipper

oh man, they look like pancakes. I LOVE pancakes. :D

AJRimmer

I’d never really thought about it before, but they are like dense, bready pancakes!

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AJRimmer

Growing up, we’d often make Welsh cookies (a recipe passed down my family for who knows how many generations!) and those incorporate currants, so I was super happy to find a tasty currant tea that reminded me of that family tradition.

tea-sipper

I’ve never heard of currants in cookies before!

AJRimmer

Here’s the recipe if you’re interested! I always have to order my currants online since I’ve never seen them in a store before. They can also be made with raisins etc if you’re not a big currant fan.
http://allrecipes.co.uk/recipe/22308/welsh-tea-cakes.aspx

tea-sipper

oh man, they look like pancakes. I LOVE pancakes. :D

AJRimmer

I’d never really thought about it before, but they are like dense, bready pancakes!

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Hi! I love tea and trying new ones – it adds a bit of variety to my day! Books, music, TV & movies are my thing… and tea, of course.

Some of my favorite tea shops (still operating):
birdandblendtea.com
teavivre.com
52teas.com
svtea.com
whisperingpinestea.com
justea.com
harney.com
Dammann Freres
fusionteas.com
Javateaco.com
Lupicia
Octaviatea.com
Davidstea
eco-cha.com
what-cha.com
singleoriginteas.com
teasenz.com
tealyra.com
Mandala
verdanttea.com

Favorite tea shops (RIP):
butikiteas.com
steapshoppe.com
steepcityteas.com
aquartertotea.com
dellaterrateas.com
zentealife.com
angrytearoom.com
theteamerchant.net
joysteaspoon.com
tealiciousllc.com
Rivertea
Specialteas

My icon photo is Richard Mayhew from the graphic novel ‘Neverwhere’ by Neil Gaiman, Mike Carey & Glenn Fabry.

Most of the teas listed in my cupboard are actually sample sizes. I don’t really have 2,000 ounces of tea around here! Many of my teas have only one teaspoon left… maybe two. But I like keeping them in my cupboard list for reference to what I could be sipping. Usually, I write tasting notes once for each tea. I’m still drinking them, just not writing tasting notes each time!

I’m always in search of: Hattialli, Qu Hao black, Jin Jun Mei, teas using marshmallow root.

My dislikes: hibiscus, ginger (unless in chai), turmeric, bee pollen, charcoal type flavors

My ratings:
95-100 – Super awesome deliciousness favorites – cupboard essential
80-95 – Also pretty delicious
65-80 – Pretty good
50-65 – Okay
1-50 – Probably won’t want to sip it again

I’m planning on being a Steepsterer as long as there IS a Steepster, so if you’re not hearing from me, that means something happened to my health… if you know what I mean. (Or as evidenced by the great computer hiatus of 2019, something happened to my computer… I have a dumb phone so can’t access internet on that. As of 12/20/21 my wifi might start getting unreliable.)

Happy sipping!

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