How long does black tea last?
I had some of my trusty Irish Breakfast this morning and it tasted... well, a little off, maybe stale. I've been drinking green every day for the past three months or so, but wanted to try the black again. I recall buying this about ten months ago from Adagio, and storing it in a nice tea canister (not the one it shipped in). Is there a 'best by' date for black teas?
Nov 11th, '07, 16:02
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Try less and with less brewing time.Michael_C wrote:It's an airtight container. I think maybe I've just readjusted my palette to greens and whites. It could have been normal black-tea bitterness. I will order a sample from Adagio, but it seems as though my love of greens has put me off of blacks (and maybe reds). Hmmm.
Irish breakfast is one black tea that is too strong for me. I've actually gotten sick off it, so I stay away from it.
That's the reaction I had to the Tazo Iced tea sold at cooking.com the first time I made it. I got woozy and a little nausea kicked in... I think it was overly caffienated. I know it's sold at Starbucks as their house iced tea, so that would make sense.skywarrior wrote: Irish breakfast is one black tea that is too strong for me. I've actually gotten sick off it, so I stay away from it.
When I was at the airport in Kansai Osaka, Yuki bought me one from a Starbucks and I was suprised that it tasted exactly the same as what was in my cupboard back in the states (it was about $3 for a little plastic cupfull). I don't know why it was suprising, but it was.
Nov 15th, '07, 13:38
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I'm pretty good with most black teas (in fact I drink black tea regularly), but some of the really strong breakfast blends I just can't stomach.Michael_C wrote:
That's the reaction I had to the Tazo Iced tea sold at cooking.com the first time I made it. I got woozy and a little nausea kicked in... I think it was overly caffienated. I know it's sold at Starbucks as their house iced tea, so that would make sense.
When I was at the airport in Kansai Osaka, Yuki bought me one from a Starbucks and I was suprised that it tasted exactly the same as what was in my cupboard back in the states (it was about $3 for a little plastic cupfull). I don't know why it was suprising, but it was.
I've had bottled Tazo and it works fine for me. I haven't bought Tazo for my home enjoyment because, to be honest, I can get other teas I prefer. I love Adagio's Oriental Spice as an iced tea with a little raw sugar.
Well, I'd be surprised more if the Tazo tea didn't taste the same in Japan. That's one of the big positives to franchises and to brands. (It's a negative too in many ways). You get what you expect every time. Or should.