From Rishi's website:
For cold-infused Jade Oolong, add 1 teaspoon of tea for every 8 ounces of cold water. Add Jade Oolong to a pitcher, cover with cold water and reserve in the refrigerator overnight. Strain and enjoy. We like to call this style “chilled tea” as it tastes better chilled without ice. Many of our teas are great chilled- such as flower scented teas, Earl Green and all white teas.
Monday, December 11, 2006
Oolong - Citron Oolong - Rishi
This is how a citrus blend should taste: it's flowery and bright, with a taste of citrus (lemon, orange). The taste is natural and pure.
Rather than replace my citron green and mandarin green from Adagio, I will buy more of the Citron Oolong. It is great hot and cold. I will try the chilled tea technique on Rishi's website.
Water: 195°F / Leaves: 1 teaspoon per 8 ounces / Infusion Time: 3–4 minutes / Ingredients: 100% Organic oolong tealeaves, 100% Organic jasmine flowers, 100% Organic lemon myrtle, natural essential oils of orange and osthmanthus flowers. / Origin: Rishi Blend.
Rather than replace my citron green and mandarin green from Adagio, I will buy more of the Citron Oolong. It is great hot and cold. I will try the chilled tea technique on Rishi's website.
Water: 195°F / Leaves: 1 teaspoon per 8 ounces / Infusion Time: 3–4 minutes / Ingredients: 100% Organic oolong tealeaves, 100% Organic jasmine flowers, 100% Organic lemon myrtle, natural essential oils of orange and osthmanthus flowers. / Origin: Rishi Blend.
Oolong - Jade Oolong - Rishi
This morning, I had my first pot of Jade Oolong: Wow.
The flavor reminded me of lilacs and orchids. It's less coppery than the Iron Goddess of Mercy.
Central Market sells it in bulk.
195º for 4 minutes.
The flavor reminded me of lilacs and orchids. It's less coppery than the Iron Goddess of Mercy.
Central Market sells it in bulk.
195º for 4 minutes.
New Purchases - Central Market
Citron Oolong, Organic Oolong Tea
http://rishi-tea.com/store/product.php?productid=5058&cat=5&page=1
Organic Citron Oolong is an artisanal blend of high-grown oolong tea, rare blossoms and succulent citrus designed to refresh and rejuvenate. Rishi’s master tea blenders resurrected the ancient practice of infusing tealeaves with real fruits and flowers to create Citron Oolong.
Water: 195°F / Leaves: 1 teaspoon per 8 ounces / Infusion Time: 3–4 minutes / Ingredients: 100% Organic oolong tealeaves, 100% Organic jasmine flowers, 100% Organic lemon myrtle, natural essential oils of orange and osthmanthus flowers. / Origin: Rishi Blend.
Jade Oolong
http://rishi-tea.com/store/product.php?productid=5027&cat=5&page=1
http://www.rishi-tea.com/store/images/Jade-Oolong.jpg
This oolong tea from the mountainous region of Nantou, Taiwan, has a fresh, clear and golden green infusion. Its flowery aroma, which is reminiscent of lilacs, is cherished by oolong tea lovers across the globe. The tightly rolled leaves and connected stem unfurl slowly, revealing a new character with each subsequent infusion. Jade Oolong can be prepared as an oolong or a green tea and makes great cold-infused iced tea. For cold-infused Jade Oolong, add 1 teaspoon of tea for every 8 ounces of cold water. Add Jade Oolong to a pitcher, cover with cold water and reserve in the refrigerator overnight. Strain and enjoy. We like to call this style “chilled tea” as it tastes better chilled without ice. Many of our teas are great chilled- such as flower scented teas, Earl Green and all white teas.
Water: 195°F / Leaves: 1 teaspoon per 8 ounces / Infusion Time: 3–4 minutes / Ingredients: oolong tealeaves. / Origin: Nantou, Taiwan.
http://rishi-tea.com/store/product.php?productid=5058&cat=5&page=1
Organic Citron Oolong is an artisanal blend of high-grown oolong tea, rare blossoms and succulent citrus designed to refresh and rejuvenate. Rishi’s master tea blenders resurrected the ancient practice of infusing tealeaves with real fruits and flowers to create Citron Oolong.
Water: 195°F / Leaves: 1 teaspoon per 8 ounces / Infusion Time: 3–4 minutes / Ingredients: 100% Organic oolong tealeaves, 100% Organic jasmine flowers, 100% Organic lemon myrtle, natural essential oils of orange and osthmanthus flowers. / Origin: Rishi Blend.
Jade Oolong
http://rishi-tea.com/store/product.php?productid=5027&cat=5&page=1
http://www.rishi-tea.com/store/images/Jade-Oolong.jpg
This oolong tea from the mountainous region of Nantou, Taiwan, has a fresh, clear and golden green infusion. Its flowery aroma, which is reminiscent of lilacs, is cherished by oolong tea lovers across the globe. The tightly rolled leaves and connected stem unfurl slowly, revealing a new character with each subsequent infusion. Jade Oolong can be prepared as an oolong or a green tea and makes great cold-infused iced tea. For cold-infused Jade Oolong, add 1 teaspoon of tea for every 8 ounces of cold water. Add Jade Oolong to a pitcher, cover with cold water and reserve in the refrigerator overnight. Strain and enjoy. We like to call this style “chilled tea” as it tastes better chilled without ice. Many of our teas are great chilled- such as flower scented teas, Earl Green and all white teas.
Water: 195°F / Leaves: 1 teaspoon per 8 ounces / Infusion Time: 3–4 minutes / Ingredients: oolong tealeaves. / Origin: Nantou, Taiwan.
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Evening Teas - Scarlet & Spicy Blend
Scarlet is my favorite night tea, but last night I wanted something spicy.
I blended cardamon cinnamon and adagio's apple cantata. The apple cantata is still a disappointment, but it blended well with the spicy blend. It's still not quite what I am looking for, but it's a start. I want to find something sweet, tart, and spicy.
I blended cardamon cinnamon and adagio's apple cantata. The apple cantata is still a disappointment, but it blended well with the spicy blend. It's still not quite what I am looking for, but it's a start. I want to find something sweet, tart, and spicy.
Saturday, December 02, 2006
No Sugar, Etc.
Throughout my tea drinking life, I have prefered sweetened tea - honey, sugar, natural (brown) sugar, splenda, sweet n low, and in less evolved days, the blue stuff.
Over the past 16 months, I have bought and used boxes of splenda. It's reasonably sweet and lacks that overwhelming artificial taste.
Sometime this summer, I just stopped. No sugar, etc. I think that may have been the turning point from tea drinker to tea junkie.
I was still buying and drinking expensive loose tea, just sweetening it, and, in the case of chai, adding milk.
Now, nothing.
Just tea in a tea cup.
Over the past 16 months, I have bought and used boxes of splenda. It's reasonably sweet and lacks that overwhelming artificial taste.
Sometime this summer, I just stopped. No sugar, etc. I think that may have been the turning point from tea drinker to tea junkie.
I was still buying and drinking expensive loose tea, just sweetening it, and, in the case of chai, adding milk.
Now, nothing.
Just tea in a tea cup.
Teas to Try
Wuyi Oolong, Organic Oolong Tea
How could I pass up a tea known as "Profound Orchid": "Known as Wuyi Qi Lan or “Profound Orchid,” its flavor is quite unique with sweet notes of raisins, honeysuckle and roasted sugar."
Orange Blossom, Organic Green Tea
From the description, it sounds like a perfect iced tea: "A profoundly flowery blend of select green teas, rare blossoms and aromatic lemon myrtle leaves. A great hot or iced tea with natural sweetness and a balanced aroma of roses, jasmine and fresh citrus. "
Jade Oolong
From the description: "Its flowery aroma, which is reminiscent of lilacs, is cherished by oolong tea lovers across the globe."
Interestingly, Rishi provides a recipe for something called "chilled tea," in which the tea is cold brewed in the refrigerator overnight. We will definitely try that.
Ginger Lime Rooibos, Organic Botanical Blend
Described as: "The dry and pleasantly flavored West Indian Lime variety gives our Organic Green Rooibos a unique and zesty citrus flavor with notes of ginger and rare spices. The brilliant turmeric-yellow and orange infusion glows in the cup and has wonderfully refreshing notes of tropical fruits and spices. The unique flavor of this rare lime variety is quenching and known to enhance circulation and immunity. Get the juices flowing with this stimulating yet caffeine-free blend of anti-oxidant rich and longevity enhancing botanical blend. "
Citron Oolong, Organic Oolong Tea
From the description: "Organic Citron Oolong is an artisanal blend of high-grown oolong tea, rare blossoms and succulent citrus designed to refresh and rejuvenate. Rishi’s master tea blenders resurrected the ancient practice of infusing tealeaves with real fruits and flowers to create Citron Oolong."
Peppermint Ginger, Japanese Green Tea
It's a combination of my favorite flavors: roasted green, peppermint, and ginger. From the description: "A signature Rishi blend of smooth, toasty houjicha, a rare peppermint varietal from Japan’s Hokaido prefecture and a hint of zesty Chinese ginger. Sweet, aromatic and soothing, this blend has naturally occurring notes of caramelized sugar, candied ginger and chocolate."
Keemun Hao Ya Special
From the description: "The grade is known as Hao Ya which is the top grade of Keemun available. Its rich flavor and deep burgundy infusion have a well pronounced aroma and flavor which suggests roasted sugar cane, cacao, port wine and notes of fresh pine needles. "
All Day Breakfast Full Leaf (Keemun Oolong Tea)
The description sounds wonderful: "A superb, concentrated character, reminiscent of the depth and clarity of a fine Bordeaux. The oolong adds a bit of smokiness to the blend." It's a blend of black Keemun and Formosan Oolong.
Golden Yunnan
This is the description: "Smooth, rich and malty with pleasing floral overtones."
How could I pass up a tea known as "Profound Orchid": "Known as Wuyi Qi Lan or “Profound Orchid,” its flavor is quite unique with sweet notes of raisins, honeysuckle and roasted sugar."
Orange Blossom, Organic Green Tea
From the description, it sounds like a perfect iced tea: "A profoundly flowery blend of select green teas, rare blossoms and aromatic lemon myrtle leaves. A great hot or iced tea with natural sweetness and a balanced aroma of roses, jasmine and fresh citrus. "
Jade Oolong
From the description: "Its flowery aroma, which is reminiscent of lilacs, is cherished by oolong tea lovers across the globe."
Interestingly, Rishi provides a recipe for something called "chilled tea," in which the tea is cold brewed in the refrigerator overnight. We will definitely try that.
Ginger Lime Rooibos, Organic Botanical Blend
Described as: "The dry and pleasantly flavored West Indian Lime variety gives our Organic Green Rooibos a unique and zesty citrus flavor with notes of ginger and rare spices. The brilliant turmeric-yellow and orange infusion glows in the cup and has wonderfully refreshing notes of tropical fruits and spices. The unique flavor of this rare lime variety is quenching and known to enhance circulation and immunity. Get the juices flowing with this stimulating yet caffeine-free blend of anti-oxidant rich and longevity enhancing botanical blend. "
Citron Oolong, Organic Oolong Tea
From the description: "Organic Citron Oolong is an artisanal blend of high-grown oolong tea, rare blossoms and succulent citrus designed to refresh and rejuvenate. Rishi’s master tea blenders resurrected the ancient practice of infusing tealeaves with real fruits and flowers to create Citron Oolong."
Peppermint Ginger, Japanese Green Tea
It's a combination of my favorite flavors: roasted green, peppermint, and ginger. From the description: "A signature Rishi blend of smooth, toasty houjicha, a rare peppermint varietal from Japan’s Hokaido prefecture and a hint of zesty Chinese ginger. Sweet, aromatic and soothing, this blend has naturally occurring notes of caramelized sugar, candied ginger and chocolate."
Keemun Hao Ya Special
From the description: "The grade is known as Hao Ya which is the top grade of Keemun available. Its rich flavor and deep burgundy infusion have a well pronounced aroma and flavor which suggests roasted sugar cane, cacao, port wine and notes of fresh pine needles. "
All Day Breakfast Full Leaf (Keemun Oolong Tea)
The description sounds wonderful: "A superb, concentrated character, reminiscent of the depth and clarity of a fine Bordeaux. The oolong adds a bit of smokiness to the blend." It's a blend of black Keemun and Formosan Oolong.
Golden Yunnan
This is the description: "Smooth, rich and malty with pleasing floral overtones."
Tea Bags - Jasmine Pearl - Adagio
Since I am upping my tea drinking, I threw a bunch of the Adagio Jasmine Pearl tea bags into my purse this week.
I have been able to drink my own tea at the Belmont and at the club, and I really appreciated it. I was surprised that the waiter at the club removed the tea pot saucer and tossed the bag after the first infusion, but that's jut a training thing.
I had 3 or 4 infusions at the Belmont and they were all very good.
The packaging and website identify it as oolong. The other Jasmine Pearl tea I have been drinking is identified as green tea -- young green tea, in fact.
The tea was definitely above average, though not as good as the Rishi or the Republic of Tea.
I have been able to drink my own tea at the Belmont and at the club, and I really appreciated it. I was surprised that the waiter at the club removed the tea pot saucer and tossed the bag after the first infusion, but that's jut a training thing.
I had 3 or 4 infusions at the Belmont and they were all very good.
The packaging and website identify it as oolong. The other Jasmine Pearl tea I have been drinking is identified as green tea -- young green tea, in fact.
The tea was definitely above average, though not as good as the Rishi or the Republic of Tea.
How Much Tea?
I am drinking about 8 cups of tea each day.
Black in the morning (and maybe at lunch).
Oolong at lunch.
Green in the afternoon.
Roasted green before dinner.
White or herbal at night.
The little ingenuiTea brews 16 oz at a time and I decant it into my Bodum 2 cup assam.
Black in the morning (and maybe at lunch).
Oolong at lunch.
Green in the afternoon.
Roasted green before dinner.
White or herbal at night.
The little ingenuiTea brews 16 oz at a time and I decant it into my Bodum 2 cup assam.
Black Tea - Mambo - Adagio
I thought I did not like Mambo on first cup. Since my TKY/IGoM inventory is a little light, I started drinking it again this week. Now it is all gone.
I kinda like it now. It's still reminscent of beef broth and yeast, but that's not unpleasant.
Adagio's website says: "With smoky highlights and flavorfully rich body, our Mambo tea is guaranteed to rev up your engine each morning. And keep your feet tapping all day long."
I will reorder when I reup our Adagio teas.
I kinda like it now. It's still reminscent of beef broth and yeast, but that's not unpleasant.
Adagio's website says: "With smoky highlights and flavorfully rich body, our Mambo tea is guaranteed to rev up your engine each morning. And keep your feet tapping all day long."
I will reorder when I reup our Adagio teas.
Diet - Week One
I have been on my diet since Tuesday.
I am doing a faux detox for a couple of weeks:
I am drinking a lot of tea (blacks in the morning and at lunch; greens in the afternoon and before dinner; whites and herbals at night). I am eating almonds and sunflower seeds (and blending them into my smoothie). I am avoiding all tomatoes and citrus (even avoiding the lime in my seltzer). I am avoiding bread, crust, pasta, rice, etc., though I had a sprouted wheat pita with no ill effects.
I am making my own version of Bittman's How to Cook Everything Spinach Miso Soup (organic chicken broth, spinach, miso) every night for dinner.
It's weird: I feel extremely good. No nausea, no itchiness, no feeling like my stomach acid is going to eat through my stomach lining at night.
I had a strong workout on Wednesday, but my recovery was a little slower. I was super sore on Thursday and Friday in my pecs and my calves. (I forgot to take my 2 benadryl before my workout and I didn't need it. I felt a little queasy by the end of my back extensions, but typically, I want to vomit throughout my workout and the back extensions are excruciating. This time, I skipped the altoids, which I have had to consume from hamstring curls on to get through it without wanting to projectile all over the Hills.)
Yesterday, I had the holiday luncheon at the club and a fundraiser for PAC, so I was off it a bit. I had a glass and a half of champagne (Greg Norman, I think. It was excellent.). I tasted my excellent dessert, before getting it boxed up and bringing it home for A. I had a glass of wine at the fundraiser, but I had a smoothie beforehand, and I ate nothing there. When I got home, A had saved me a couple of tiny pieces of his square pizza. Still, I am down 0.2, so at least I did not gain. I was itchy last night, so pizza is out. A is glad that Home Slice is now all his.
I am down 6.2 pounds since Tuesday. It's going well so far, though I know that's all water. feel thinner, and I feel like my face looks thinner.
Who knows, maybe this is the thing.
I am doing a faux detox for a couple of weeks:
I am drinking a lot of tea (blacks in the morning and at lunch; greens in the afternoon and before dinner; whites and herbals at night). I am eating almonds and sunflower seeds (and blending them into my smoothie). I am avoiding all tomatoes and citrus (even avoiding the lime in my seltzer). I am avoiding bread, crust, pasta, rice, etc., though I had a sprouted wheat pita with no ill effects.
I am making my own version of Bittman's How to Cook Everything Spinach Miso Soup (organic chicken broth, spinach, miso) every night for dinner.
It's weird: I feel extremely good. No nausea, no itchiness, no feeling like my stomach acid is going to eat through my stomach lining at night.
I had a strong workout on Wednesday, but my recovery was a little slower. I was super sore on Thursday and Friday in my pecs and my calves. (I forgot to take my 2 benadryl before my workout and I didn't need it. I felt a little queasy by the end of my back extensions, but typically, I want to vomit throughout my workout and the back extensions are excruciating. This time, I skipped the altoids, which I have had to consume from hamstring curls on to get through it without wanting to projectile all over the Hills.)
Yesterday, I had the holiday luncheon at the club and a fundraiser for PAC, so I was off it a bit. I had a glass and a half of champagne (Greg Norman, I think. It was excellent.). I tasted my excellent dessert, before getting it boxed up and bringing it home for A. I had a glass of wine at the fundraiser, but I had a smoothie beforehand, and I ate nothing there. When I got home, A had saved me a couple of tiny pieces of his square pizza. Still, I am down 0.2, so at least I did not gain. I was itchy last night, so pizza is out. A is glad that Home Slice is now all his.
I am down 6.2 pounds since Tuesday. It's going well so far, though I know that's all water. feel thinner, and I feel like my face looks thinner.
Who knows, maybe this is the thing.
New Iced Tea: Citron/Pekoe/Lemongrass
Latest experiment: Adagio Citron Green, Adagio Green Pekoe, and Adagio Lemongrass.
Ingredients: 4 tsps each of the greens (180º for 3 min) and 2 tsp of lemongrass (180º for 7 min).
I like it. It's more caffeinated than I usually make the tea.
I don't like the citron on its own. It has a bit of an artificial taste. Blended with the Pekoe and the Lemongrass, it rounds out the flavor.
The taste is fresh with a mild lemon sweetness.
I liked it, but not enough to buy more citron from Adagio. The Pekoe/Lemongrass is definitely a winner.
Ingredients: 4 tsps each of the greens (180º for 3 min) and 2 tsp of lemongrass (180º for 7 min).
I like it. It's more caffeinated than I usually make the tea.
I don't like the citron on its own. It has a bit of an artificial taste. Blended with the Pekoe and the Lemongrass, it rounds out the flavor.
The taste is fresh with a mild lemon sweetness.
I liked it, but not enough to buy more citron from Adagio. The Pekoe/Lemongrass is definitely a winner.
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