Day I
Posted by Linda Dean at 3/4/2010 7:58 AM 
Categories: Tea of the Day
Tags: China Black Tea Black Tea Traditional tea Tea Heal Monkey Picked Golden Two Leaves and a Bud Tea of the Day Healthy Tea Iced Tea Tea
Categories: Tea of the Day
Tags: China Black Tea Black Tea Traditional tea Tea Heal Monkey Picked Golden Two Leaves and a Bud Tea of the Day Healthy Tea Iced Tea Tea
Welcome to day 1 of my Ships Log / Tea of the day. The idea was inspired by the movie Julia and Julie, which I recently viewed. Yes I know it is not very original, but so what I am not known for a lot of original ideas, just knowing when to utilize them. The name for this is original in that it came from my idea to help move our tea inventory when I managed a small tea shop in 2007 ,Two Leaves and a Bud,Inc in Concord, NC.
I suppose I should I also tell why I think so highly of this beverage called"Tea". Iced tea was served for dinner at our house, sweeten of course, however only to those of us old enough to consume it. Although at the time I really did not know what made it not consumable to the under aged. Later I concluded it was the Caffeine. You see My mother's generation respected the affects of caffeine on the children in the family. I think they knew it would give us the ability to fly, around the house and drive her crazy. So it was that mystery than sparked my curiosity along with those special little, individual tea pots that my Grandmother and Mother placed at her dinner setting.
However, it was my sister who insisted that I join her on Valentine's Day 2004 at a new tea shop in Concord, NC that has launched my fascination into the realm of Tea Snob. This Tea shop, Two Leaves and a Bud, Inc was the brainchild of Molly Reese and with the financial help of her sister and brother in law Lina and Rick Gibson. More Later.
So on to what Tea will start us off. Well what better tea than what starts me off every day, Monkey Picked Golden. It is a China Black Tea. The name is associated with a time when monkeys were used to harvest tea leaves, particularly those taller plants. Obviously this practice is not used today.
This tea does not taste like what I call traditional teas. You have to know I thought there was only one "tea", Lipton. Those loose leaves were responsible for every glass, cup and pot of tea every consumed in our house and the homes of my Grandparents.
When you read the info page on this tea the opening says it all to me,"Before brewing this tea we would like to offer a warning: Prepare yourself for what may be the best cup of tea you've ever had in your life! Without word of a lie, this is truly a truly fabulous brew."
Amen. It does not have the bit on your tongue, which I believe to be what the tea world calls"astringent" . It is smooth from start to finish, thats front and back in some circles, I have also work in the wine industry. It may even have a slight , very slight hint of sweet. There might be a very light and delicate flavor of oak. It is just really, really gooood. For my family: husband, sons and daughter, this is their tea of choice as well
So after stumbling to the kitchen in the AM,I fill my tea kettle with purified water, turn it on, then fill a T-sac with 2 scoops of Monkey Picked Golden. When the water has reached a roaring boil I pour it into my 12 Oz cup, set my timer for three minutes. When the timer goes off I pull the bag up, let the beautiful brown liquid drain completely out then discard the bag, add 2 teaspoons of raw sugar, stir and enjoy.
Here are a couple of official terms I will use:
Bright- Denotes a lively fresh tea with good keeping quality
Brisk- The most "live"characteristic.Results from good manufacturing.( I don't know if this is brisk-Lipton is 'Brisk")
All I know is I like it . When I don't have it I am not a happy camper. If anyone would like a sample let me know I will send it to you: a sample= two bags, for a 6-8 oz cup. I must let you know this stuff isn't cheap. That is probably why I love it. Here is a link Contact US
One more note. You will conclude from this that I am not a professional writer or typist. If anyone feels the need and necessity to make correction ,please by all means do I will send you some tea as a token of my gratitude.
So drink Tea for the Health of it and always remember heavy drinking is encouraged
I suppose I should I also tell why I think so highly of this beverage called"Tea". Iced tea was served for dinner at our house, sweeten of course, however only to those of us old enough to consume it. Although at the time I really did not know what made it not consumable to the under aged. Later I concluded it was the Caffeine. You see My mother's generation respected the affects of caffeine on the children in the family. I think they knew it would give us the ability to fly, around the house and drive her crazy. So it was that mystery than sparked my curiosity along with those special little, individual tea pots that my Grandmother and Mother placed at her dinner setting.
However, it was my sister who insisted that I join her on Valentine's Day 2004 at a new tea shop in Concord, NC that has launched my fascination into the realm of Tea Snob. This Tea shop, Two Leaves and a Bud, Inc was the brainchild of Molly Reese and with the financial help of her sister and brother in law Lina and Rick Gibson. More Later.
So on to what Tea will start us off. Well what better tea than what starts me off every day, Monkey Picked Golden. It is a China Black Tea. The name is associated with a time when monkeys were used to harvest tea leaves, particularly those taller plants. Obviously this practice is not used today.
This tea does not taste like what I call traditional teas. You have to know I thought there was only one "tea", Lipton. Those loose leaves were responsible for every glass, cup and pot of tea every consumed in our house and the homes of my Grandparents.
When you read the info page on this tea the opening says it all to me,"Before brewing this tea we would like to offer a warning: Prepare yourself for what may be the best cup of tea you've ever had in your life! Without word of a lie, this is truly a truly fabulous brew."
Amen. It does not have the bit on your tongue, which I believe to be what the tea world calls"astringent" . It is smooth from start to finish, thats front and back in some circles, I have also work in the wine industry. It may even have a slight , very slight hint of sweet. There might be a very light and delicate flavor of oak. It is just really, really gooood. For my family: husband, sons and daughter, this is their tea of choice as well
So after stumbling to the kitchen in the AM,I fill my tea kettle with purified water, turn it on, then fill a T-sac with 2 scoops of Monkey Picked Golden. When the water has reached a roaring boil I pour it into my 12 Oz cup, set my timer for three minutes. When the timer goes off I pull the bag up, let the beautiful brown liquid drain completely out then discard the bag, add 2 teaspoons of raw sugar, stir and enjoy.
Here are a couple of official terms I will use:
Bright- Denotes a lively fresh tea with good keeping quality
Brisk- The most "live"characteristic.Results from good manufacturing.( I don't know if this is brisk-Lipton is 'Brisk")
All I know is I like it . When I don't have it I am not a happy camper. If anyone would like a sample let me know I will send it to you: a sample= two bags, for a 6-8 oz cup. I must let you know this stuff isn't cheap. That is probably why I love it. Here is a link Contact US
One more note. You will conclude from this that I am not a professional writer or typist. If anyone feels the need and necessity to make correction ,please by all means do I will send you some tea as a token of my gratitude.
So drink Tea for the Health of it and always remember heavy drinking is encouraged
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