Tea Review: 52teas RadioactiviTEA
December 22nd, 2009
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Category of Tea: Black
Tea Company: 52teas (website)
Vendor Suggested Preparation: 1 teaspoon per 8 oz cup of boiling water, steep for 4-5 minutes
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Starting my day with a taste of India, closing my eyes, allowing myself to be taken away to northern India with this charming, malty, CTC Assam from 52teas.
It’s called RadioactiviTEA and rightly so because it provides just enough of a jolt to get me going without the crash that I get from coffee. Steeped for five minutes with a fresh pot of boiling water (from cold) , and a couple of Stevia leaves to sweeten it. It’s a smooth and comforting tea with that zing that makes it just right for breakfast or to pick you up from a late afternoon lull.
The aroma is strong and inviting, the aftertaste is mellow and satisfying. This blend has never gone bitter (even when I’ve forgotten it was brewing, yes, my mind wanders some mornings), and it’s always had my coffee loving friends asking for more. You can add a touch of cream to it if you prefer but, to get the most health benefits from it, just a bit of Stevia will do. This isn’t a tea that I would suggest putting honey in, it’s malty enough on it’s own.
Sit back, clear the sleep from your eyes, and savour this amber brew.
You can purchase 52teas RadioactiviTEA directly from their website.
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Do you mean some actual leaves off the plant? I have been considering getting a stevia plant and wondering if you could really use freash leaves.
Yes, I meant the actual leaves off the plant. You can use fresh leaves but it’s better to dry them and use them whole or crush them. I bought Stevia from 52teas and it’s really great, just be careful not to use too much (Stevia is 30 times sweeter than sugar).