Jun 24
Review: CupTeavity Russian Court English Tea
Black Currant Tea, Black Tea, Citrus Tea, Cupteavity, English Breakfast Tea Add commentsKatie’s Teaview Snapshot
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I don't know about you, but when I think of Russia, a few things come to mind: coldness, vast barren wastelands covered in snow, devout dedication to an insane leader who directly and indirectly caused the deaths of millions of my countrymen. In some ways, distinctly like what I imagine many people picture when they think of Canada.Here it is on June 7, and with the snow that dusted the ground when I woke up yesterday (which, thankfully, melted by the afternoon) fresh in my mind, I figured I could go for a rich, warming cup of tea. This blend smelled like currant and pine to me, so I figured it would fit the bill nicely.
After five minutes of steeping, I got what I hoped for. The tea was hearty and spicy and warming. The flavours blended together well into a bold, unique blend. As I sipped away, I felt as though I was docked at the frozen misty port at Murmansk, gazing proudly at a Soviet flag hoisted in front of me (and pretending it's still the early 90's).
What some may find disappointing is that this isn't a distinctly earl gray tea, but I read the description after drinking the tea, so this fact did not bother me much. Once I knew it was earl gray, I could smell and taste it, but it still wasn't prominent.
The only thing I found really disappointing is that, as far as I can tell, the Russian part of this tea is merely a name and has nothing to do with the blend itself. I suppose I'll have to satisfy my lust for the Motherland elsewhere with some good 'ol fashioned vodka.
— To purchase CupTeavity Russian Court English Tea, or for more specific information on ingredients or the story behind this particular blend, click here to go directly to the manufacturer's web site.
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