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“June Sipdown Prompt -a tea from India A gift from Youngest – many thanks! This was my breakfast tea today, paired with a simple omelette of eggs, cheese, thyme, and pepper and a slice of toast with...” Read full tasting note
“Wow. Wow! Wow. When I picked this up, I chose it based on a preliminary whiff from the sample jar and, in conjunction with the name, was of the impression this was a straightforward pancake or...” Read full tasting note
Mountain Morning is a shop favorite for its bold nutty flavor with undertones of cacao. We love it in the morning black, or with milk and sugar, or any time of day for a bracing pick-me-up. We often describe this as a “tea for coffee-lovers” because the taste of the tea evokes the smell and feel of a dark roast coffee. Brew it for 3 minutes for a balanced cup, or push it to a 4 minute steep to bring out the bitter notes that make it taste even more similar to coffee.
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June Sipdown Prompt -a tea from India
A gift from Youngest – many thanks!
This was my breakfast tea today, paired with a simple omelette of eggs, cheese, thyme, and pepper and a slice of toast with F&M Rhubarb and Raspberry Jam.
The dry leaf scent was quite nutty. Steeped twice and combined.
The color of the steeped tea was a gorgeous clear red. It really drove home why the Chinese name for black tea is red tea! With this depth of color…what would a single steep be like?
The first cup of tea was pure chestnut. Strong nutty flavor with a solid black tea background. As the tea cooled, the Assam really made itself known and all the characteristics you associate with an Assam breakfast tea came out – briskness, malt, and enough oomph to get you going. The chestnut stepped back a bit as the base took the forefront.
Sipping the very last of this after the meal, I know I would be tempted to add milk and sugar if I had this without any food at all, but as it is it didn’t hurt my sensitive stomach and was a nice, brisk breakfast tea. I bet it would make a great latte. I think that is my afternoon snack planned…
Wow. Wow! Wow.
When I picked this up, I chose it based on a preliminary whiff from the sample jar and, in conjunction with the name, was of the impression this was a straightforward pancake or sticky bun blend. Syrupy, rich, warm, nutty, and raisiny, I smelled everything I got from Tin Roof’s oatmeal raisin cookie blend and assumed this traditional breakfast in a cup was pieced from similar ingredients. However, peeking at the credits on the website, I am stunned to see that I was wrong. Now of course I am happily surprised to recognize this warm, toasty-sweet character is unmistakably chestnut. Still, the tea carries a golden lyons quality heralding the phantom presence of dates and sultanas.
What distinguishes this one from TRT oatmeal raisin cookie is partly the base. The malty assam really shines through with a little dryness despite the heavy smog of added flavoring and, notably, this blend leans into its nutty nature to derive its warmth as opposed to oatmeal raisin cookie with its spice. The comparability of the blends is simultaneously exactly what I expected and a pleasant surprise.
Flavors: Dates, Malty, Maple, Molasses, Pancake Syrup, Raisins, Roasted Nuts
