As ridiculous as it may sound, I have an obsession with loose-leaf tea. During the summer I had the privilege of contracting pneumonia, while I was working at the Rocking S Ranch at Solid Rock Bible Camp. Because I was away from home, I ended up staying at the residence of Courtney and Noah Procter. They were very gracious in letting me stay in their home, and one of the luxuries of residing there was my exposure to real tea. I was fairly new to specifically loose-leaf tea for I had only ever drank bagged tea. Little did I know that bagged tea is much less enjoyable than tea in its original state.
Speaking of bagged tea, does anyone know where bagged tea comes from? I’m guessing no. Bagged tea is actually the dust leftover from the loose leaf tea. Open up a tea bag sometime and you’ll see what I mean. It’s not natural. The only disadvantage in experiencing loose-leaf tea is that you realize what you have been missing. The wonderful aroma and distinct taste that comes from each type of tea is simply amazing. Take hazelnut tea for example. This is a very bold tea, and the rich flavor warms your body on those miserable cold days. It may not always be hazelnut, but each and every morning I wake up looking forward to that warm cup of joy. Tea drinking is one of the simple-pleasures that life has to offer. All you need is a little teapot with an infuser, and some tea. This blog doesn’t even come close to describing the diversity within the tea world, but don’t worry I’ll cover that at a later date.
Speaking of bagged tea, does anyone know where bagged tea comes from? I’m guessing no. Bagged tea is actually the dust leftover from the loose leaf tea. Open up a tea bag sometime and you’ll see what I mean. It’s not natural. The only disadvantage in experiencing loose-leaf tea is that you realize what you have been missing. The wonderful aroma and distinct taste that comes from each type of tea is simply amazing. Take hazelnut tea for example. This is a very bold tea, and the rich flavor warms your body on those miserable cold days. It may not always be hazelnut, but each and every morning I wake up looking forward to that warm cup of joy. Tea drinking is one of the simple-pleasures that life has to offer. All you need is a little teapot with an infuser, and some tea. This blog doesn’t even come close to describing the diversity within the tea world, but don’t worry I’ll cover that at a later date.
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