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STeaP #64 – A Rejected Christmas

This week’s episode was originally intended to be the 2008 Christmas episode, but filming went down such a bizarre and inexplicable path that it trailed off entirely (see the ending) and Dianah and I resolved to film another Christmas episode instead.

I decided to share the footage with you anyway, because while Dianah did not enjoy the tea (I can tell you that since we barely mention the tea in our bizarre and disjointed filming), I very much did enjoy the tea, and you all know how intensely critical I am of the Earl Grey category of black tea.

I don’t mention it enough during what became an ever-wandering conversation about Christmas, but the tea was a very respectable Earl Grey, and it is finally an Earl Grey (other than the one I had a hand in) that I feel comfortable recommending on the show, if you’re looking for something light.

Enjoy some post-holiday debauchery, and we’ll see you next week!

Host – Brandice
Guest Co-Host – Dianah

Tea – Ocean of Tea Earl Grey Premium, 3 minutes, boiling

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  • I'm glad you enjoyed the Earl Grey Premium, since (since I tried it) this particular tea is now one of my all time favorites, and my absolute favorite Earl Grey. I feel vindicated that another Earl Grey tea lover likes it also.

    I had a different experience with my Ocean of Tea Earl Grey Premium tea - the bag I got I found was on the strong side (which I was delighted about; I love my tea strong, and as much as I love Earl Grey, it's always brewed a bit weak for my tastes). Their web site says 2 tsps. for 6 oz. cup, but I think that could be scaled back, although I think I would stick with a 3-4 minute brew time.
  • You know, I think we only made it with one tsp per cup, and that might be why there was a difference. I think I would very much enjoy it was 2 tsp/cup, and I'm going to have to try that with the portion I have left. :)
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