I’m not well versed on the tea grading system for teas produced outside eastern Asia so I headed over to Wikipedia to figure out what FBOPF-SP signifies. The FBOPF either refers to Flowery Broken Orange Pekoe Fannings or Finest Broken Orange Pekoe Flowery. Given the leaf quality, I think FBOPF in this case refers to the latter. The SP I’m unsure about; I’m guessing Special.

Anyway, thanks to WE ARE CLOSED (née White Antlers) for sending this 2018 harvest my way. It’s a zippy black tea, with a tangy fruit punch-cherry-blood orange tone atop a mild to moderate maltiness. Best as an afternoon tea and most definitely not had on an empty stomach. More versatile than when it’s best had is its preparation. I’ve been pleased with using less leaf to create a lighter brew and more to create a robust, zesty cup. Along with leaf amount, steeping times and water temperature can be altered to achieve your desired taste without adding any substantial bitterness or astringency. It’s generally smooth but with a good bite that turns into a brown sugar returning sweetness in the throat.

This tea was a good accompaniment to a very late breakfast. Buckwheat waffles made with Strauss Greek yogurt, shredded carrot and warming spices, topped with pecan butter and dark maple syrup. I’ve cooked twice in one week after not having much appetite since all this Covid mess began. The other meal was sloppy joes and tater tots lol. My wonderful housemate has been doing all the feeding of this derk.

Flavors: Biting, Blood orange, Brown Sugar, Cherry, Fruit Punch, Malt, Smooth, Tangy, Wood

Preparation
Boiling 3 min, 0 sec 3 g 10 OZ / 300 ML
gmathis 5 years ago

Either meal sounds delicious! These days, I don’t cook much; I assemble and reheat.

ashmanra 5 years ago

Oooooh, those all sound good! And many thanks to housemate for feeding our derk!

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gmathis 5 years ago

Either meal sounds delicious! These days, I don’t cook much; I assemble and reheat.

ashmanra 5 years ago

Oooooh, those all sound good! And many thanks to housemate for feeding our derk!

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Tea habits:

Among my favorites are all teas Nepali, sheng puerh, Wuyi yancha, Taiwanese oolong, a variety of black (red) teas from all over, herbal tisanes. I keep a few green and white teas on hand. Shou puerh is a cold weather brew. Tiny teapots and gaiwans are my usual brewing vessels when not preparing morning cups western style and pouring into my work thermos. Friend of teabags.

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