One rule of thumb, never let a man make you a cup of tea. JUST KIDDING! The rule of thumb should apply to anyone not passionate about tea. So as the story goes, yesterday I wasn’t feeling well and asked my sweet husband to make me a nice hot cuppa tea. Eagerly I anticipated enjoying yet another new tea.
Within minutes, my hubby placed the steaming brew in my hand and I took the first sip. Let’s just say, I drank the rest out of sheer appreciation of his efforts. My hubby is not a tea drinker and I am afraid he does not pay attention to minor details like steeping time or recommended serving sizes. My wonderful cup of tea was close to rancid. Thus, this morning, in an effort to redeem my new tea experience, I brewed a fresh cup of Cupid’s Arrow.
Composition: Chocolate flavored black tea with rose petals and strawberry pieces.
Dry Visual: Broken black tea leaves with lighter non-tea pieces. It is difficult to tell if the pieces are strawberry or rose petals.
Dry Aroma: Sweet and chocolaty – dark chocolate to be exact. Both the name and the chocolate flavor remind me of Valentine’s Day.
Flavor: A mild black tea with a distinct chocolate flavor. The two flavors blend well one complementing the other. According to the vendor, rose petals and strawberry pieces are included in the ingredients – I was unable to taste either of those flavors. Cupid’s Arrow has a natural sweetness, but not enough to eliminate the slight bitterness. After tasting both without a sweetener and then with sweetener, I definitely prefer sweetener. Today’s choice Sugar-In-The-Raw perfectly rounded out Cupid’s Arrow and eliminated the slight bitterness.
Liquor: I would classify the color as red with golden hues. Too dark to be amber, yet not truly red.
Brewing Time: Recommended brewing time 5 minutes. I brewed for the recommended 5 minutes.
Manufacturer: Tavalon Tea
Caffeine: Yes.
Cupid’s Arrow is a unique blend of flavors. Perhaps I will add milk or cream to the next cup I brew. I am curious if the the will possess a creamier chocolate taste becoming more of a dessert tea. If you have enjoyed Cupid’s Arrow comment on your experience. Until then… Happy Tea Drinking!
Hi, Teaescapade
I have to tell you, I allowed my husband to make me a cup of “tea” once . . . He used loose leaf tea and he just put it in my cup, which was okay, but he must have used at least 1/4 cup of it. (sigh) Then I think he must have popped it in the microwave because the tea leaves seemed like they had been cooked. That was really hard to drink.
Cute, I guess–he kept coming in and asking me how my tea was. Then he wanted to make me some more, but I was “full.”
God bless,
Cindy
cindyinsd,
Great story! I especially like the part about microwaving the tea! Classic! Thanks for sharing.
this is why even if i’m feeling at death’s door, i will still drag myself into the kitchen to make my own tea.
still, it’s the thought that counts. some of the best cups of tea i’ve ever had weren’t brewed so well (or were even just cheap, dusty old bags), but when made by someone with a giving heart, just for you, the taste doesn’t seem to matter so much.
(it always helps to have a potted plant within arm’s reach, too.)
Ana,
You are hysterical! But I understand your sentiment. A potted plant sounds like a great idea. Unfortunately I don’t have a green thumb, but perhaps the addition of tea may change my luck!