Twinings of London

Resteep. Unlike Henry the 8th, the second verse is not the same as the first. It is missing quite a bit of flavor and fullness, but is still passable. I’m not going to try a third steep.

Helps me say “good morning” after a stressful night.

An afternoon pick-me-up. Good, but looking forward to restocking some other black teas I prefer more.

For an afternoon lift. Enjoying with a nectarine.

Bitterness is nearly elimintated if you let the boiling water cool in the kettle for two minutes (with the lid off) before steeping.

Strangely, I don’t really like this tea for breakfast. I’m not sure why. Very enjoyable in the afternoon!

Another cup to keep me alert this evening. A classic flavor.

This time prepared with water at a rolling boil to bring out a brisk bitterness to help me focus.

Brewed with filtered water this morning (finally got a water filter pitcher to help with the tap here!), and it shows a definite improvement in flavor!

Daily breakfast tea at the moment.

Loose tea with a drop of milk. An inexpensive yet enjoyable pick-me-up tea.

Yesterday was a 3 cup day. This tea was a great lunch tea, despite the name. Fine on it’s own, without sweetener.

FINALS. FRAK.

…I swear I will update my Steepster like you would not believe once I have a life again.

Twining’s loose leaf teas are beautiful basics, particularly the black teas they are so renowned for, and definitely deliver a difference in quality and freshness from their bagged counterparts. Because my tea last night was, well, piss, I have remedied my mood with a strong swig of this. Makes my morning merry, and the smell is still happily tingling my nose.

Just-boiled water, ~ 4 min., w/ a dash of Sweet Leaf & milk

I grew up believing this was the only tea available on the market.
Essential, the tea for all seasons.