Lipton Loose Leaf Tea in America
Posted: Jul 4th, '08, 18:39
I picked up a box of Lipton loose leaf Tea at Wal-Mart.It was a little under 4 bucks for half a pound.Is this the same kind sold overseas as Yellow Label???
I think it is CTC if what I read was correct,it's mostly small leaves with a few medium sized ones but nothing like the Whole Leaf Tea I have so this is why I assumed it is CTC but I am still learning.
I actually really like it.It's strong and never brews bitter unless I infuse it for over 6 minutes.I usually add Cardamom and Cinnamon in the pot while I infuse it and add sugar when it is done brewing.It's pretty good.
Another question I have,when people speak of the "strength" of Tea,are they talking taste-wise or stimulant wise?? I could never figure out.
In the Middle East they brew a few teaspoons of Tea with a lot of water and it comes out strong because the way they boil the leaves but stimulant wise its pretty weak.
I think it is CTC if what I read was correct,it's mostly small leaves with a few medium sized ones but nothing like the Whole Leaf Tea I have so this is why I assumed it is CTC but I am still learning.
I actually really like it.It's strong and never brews bitter unless I infuse it for over 6 minutes.I usually add Cardamom and Cinnamon in the pot while I infuse it and add sugar when it is done brewing.It's pretty good.
Another question I have,when people speak of the "strength" of Tea,are they talking taste-wise or stimulant wise?? I could never figure out.
In the Middle East they brew a few teaspoons of Tea with a lot of water and it comes out strong because the way they boil the leaves but stimulant wise its pretty weak.