This is another of the samples that I have been working my way through for the past week. I got what was supposed to be 1 sachet of this as a free sample with a Harney & Sons order a couple months ago, but upon opening the packet, I realized that 2 sachets of chamomile had been mistakenly packed inside. Rather than having one glass of chamomile tea before going to bed last night, I ended up having two.
I prepared this tisane using a one step Western infusion. I steeped each of the silken sachets (I’m guessing there was around 1-1.5 teaspoons in each) in 8 ounces of 212 F water for 5 minutes. No subsequent infusions were attempted.
After infusion, I noted that the aroma of chamomile flowers was very strong. I also picked up on scents of dust, cotton, straw, and green apple. In the mouth, I noted a wash of straw, chamomile, dust, cotton, and green apple with a lingering floral, fruity aftertaste.
Chamomile teas are always hit or miss for me. Sometimes I really enjoy them, other times I really cannot stand them. This one did not thrill me in the least. I found the aroma and flavor too dusty and drying for my tastes. I can see why some people may enjoy it, though I highly doubt I will ever willingly revisit it.
Flavors: Dust, Floral, Green Apple, Straw
I put mine in the first time I drink them usually, and I don’t add the small amounts like swaps and samples.
Thanks for your response, Ashmanra :)
I label the tea package with the date that I receive it. I don’t do this with swaps.
Thanks, Evol Ving Ness for your response :).
I add the tea to my wishlist and then add it to my cupboard when it arrives. I label all the cakes with what they are, when purchased/received and amount paid for each. Seeing the pricing raise over time is about like watching a bond mature.
Thanks for your response mrmopar :).
btw, I’d put it in the discussions but I keep timing out when I try to post there hehe. It’s nice to see how others log their tea.
mrmopar – lol @watching a bond mature.
Some of it rises better than gold. Buy early and plan….
I don’t use the Steepster cupboard for inventory at all. If I log a tea with a review, I add it to the Steepster cupboard; it has no reflection at all on what I currently own or don’t own. I do all that externally on a spreadsheet, since I can filter that spreadsheet by various variables (date, size, company, ingredients, flavor notes, etc.). I have that spreadsheet linked for public viewing at all times from my Steepster Profile.
Thanks for your response, Mastress Alita. :) I have a detailed file in Evernote but that’s about it (other than steepster cupboard.) I will look at your spreadsheet. That’s awesome.
How sweet of you to thank each of us individually! <3
hehe I really appreciate all of your input and comments! :D <3
I was adding teas to my cupboard as I drank them but it wasn’t working well. I’ve been trying to add teas as I receive them. I also have a spreadsheet on google docs that I update.
Thanks hawkband1 :) I really like the spreadsheet on google docs idea that both you and Mastress Alita brought up. I have a detailed inventory in Evernote but I think google docs would be a much better place to share… Etc. Thanks :D
I’ve got a e-mail draft that I keep updated with my teas, organized by type of tea and then by alphabetical (it’s mostly handy for keeping track of multiple packages of tea, like if I have a sample amount separate from another.)
Thanks, tea-sipper :) Oh wow, never ever thought of using the email draft for uses like that. Pretty neat and convenient too.