Clyde
Stovetop Tea Kettle
Hey there,
You new around these parts?
Let’s get one thing straight…I ain’t your grandma’s
tea kettle.
They call me the lean, mean, water boiling machine. Not
sure how lean caught on because clearly I’m a big ol’ kettle
for big ol’ jobs. I’m a workhorse, if you will. Pulling heavy
loads for all your hot water needs is second nature. Tea
parties, multi-refill French press mornings, or hot toddies
for the holidays. You name it, I can handle it.
I walk the walk, but I can also talk the talk. Just wait until
you hear me sing.
Love,
Clyde
Body, or mouthfeel, can be thought of as the weight of the tea and coffee.
To simplify, think skim milk vs. 2% vs. whole milk. Is the mouthfeel of your
drink light and silky, heavy and rich, or thin and lifeless?
Body
Not to be confused with sourness, which can be a defect, acidity is a
brightness that can give tea and coffee life! Look for sweet tartness and
delicate crispness in many great teas and coffees. For coffee, in general,
dark roasted beans will be less acidic.
Acidity
Flavor attempts to identify specific tastes. Floral, fruit, tobacco,
wine, nutty, earthy, spice, and smoky are just a few of the many
ways to describe tea and coffee. What can you identify?
Flavor
How To Evaluate Tea + Coffee
What lingers after your drink is consumed? Great teas and coffees
remain on the tongue even after the drink has been consumed.
Look for sweetness and pleasing flavors to endure.
Finish
What do you smell? Look for a subtle bouquet of herbs, fruits,
flowers, and other smells. Aroma can help you identify freshness,
overall quality, and any defects or off-tastes in the leaves or beans.
Aroma
Is your drink super sweet or only subtle? Does the sweetness
resemble that of caramel, hard candy, or peaches?
Sweetness
