“Oh the weather outside is frightful,
But the fire is so delightful,
And since we’ve no place to go,
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
It doesn’t show signs of pausing,
And I’ve bought some corn for popping,
The lights are turned way down low,
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
When we finally kiss goodnight,
How I’ll hate going out in the storm!
But if you’ll really hold me tight,
All the way home I’ll be warm.
The fire is slowly dying,
And, my dear, we’re still good-bying,
But as long as you love me so,
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!”
~ Sammy Cahn
It may not be Christmas time, but this song is apropos for the amount of snow we’ve seen in the Midwest during the last two weeks! The first snowstorm brought with it about eight inches of snow. The second snowstorm showered us with eight inches of snow and this last one dumped yet another eight or nine inches of snow. While many of you along the east coast had 30 inches, 15 inches, and who knows how many inches during this last storm may think us Midwesterners are rookies, I’ve had enough! Call us what you will – I’m officially tired of the snow! The only highlight of the snowstorms… the enormous amount of tea that continue to fill my cup each day. In particular, Moroccan Mint, with whom I’ve communed with daily – multiple times per day. Even more surprising, my non-tea loving husband has sipped a cup with me every night. Although I must admit, several of his cups included two shots of Jack Daniels. Hot Toddy’s just in time for Mardi Gras!
Composition: Organic gunpowder green tea and organic peppermint
Dry Visual: Characteristic of gunpowder, the green tea resembles very dark green almost black tightly rolled musket pellets. The mint consists of broken lighter green leaves with brown stems present.
Dry Aroma: Delightfully minty.
Flavor: Moroccan Mint is a great blend of green tea and mint. One flavor does not overpower the other in this cup of tea. It would be interesting to know the type of green tea used as the tea does not contain any vegetal, sappy, or grassy qualities. After conducting a little research, I discovered that many varieties of tea have been used to make Moroccan Mint. It is smooth and flavorful. If you are a lover of mint tea, you will definitely enjoy this brew.
There is no astringency, therefore Moroccan Mint tea can be enjoyed without sweetener. However, I chose to drink Moroccan Mint with plenty of sweetener as is customary in Morocco with one caveat… I did not follow the Atai method of preparation. Having steeped multiple cups this week, I have alternated between Sugar-In-The-Raw and honey as my sweeteners of choice.
Liquor: A dark yellow hue.
Brewing Time: I steeped Moroccan Mint tea in water that ranged from 175 degrees to 185 degrees for four minutes during the first infusion and five minutes during the second infusion.
Manufacturer: Sage Moon Herb Shop
Caffeine: Yes.
If you have had the opportunity to enjoy a cup of Moroccan Mint tea, please stop by and share your experience. Until then… Happy Tea Drinking!
To the tune of “Let it snow,” as if you were saying it, of course.
cindyinsd,
Your poem was sooo adorable!!!! If you penned this yourself, please let me know, I will feature it as my next tea poetry selection.
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Thanks!
I read your song, sitting here by the fire with my husband and daughter watching some movie (I’m not a big movie fan usually), and I just started fooling around with the words.
So yes, it’s mine, and you’re welcome to use it any way you like. I’m so pleased you like it.
Blessings, Cindy