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
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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.
I’ve never heard of currants in cookies before!
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
oh man, they look like pancakes. I LOVE pancakes. :D
I’d never really thought about it before, but they are like dense, bready pancakes!
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.
I’ve never heard of currants in cookies before!
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
oh man, they look like pancakes. I LOVE pancakes. :D
I’d never really thought about it before, but they are like dense, bready pancakes!