Oolong tea is primarily grown in Taiwan (Formosa) or the Fujian province of China. Its production involves brief exposure to sunlight for oxidation, more so than green tea but less so than black tea. As with green and black teas, much variation exists within the oolong category.
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I’m not affiliated in any way with Silk or its parent company, Danone North America. That said, I may be biased toward the brand as evidenced by my recent blog posts about its plant-based milk products.
Unlucky in my attempts to match soy milk and almond milk with tea, I’m entering the next phase of my search with Silk Unsweet Coconutmilk.
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India’s tea production experienced a disturbance in March. COVID-19 and the resulting lockdown happened during harvest time for the country’s most prized and celebrated tea, Darjeeling. Despite the setback, some 2020 first flush Darjeeling teas are available.
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My quest for an acceptable cow’s milk alternative for black tea continues with almond milk, specifically Silk Unsweet Almond Milk. Previously I tried Silk Original Soymilk with unsatisfactory results. I had higher hopes for almond milk based on its reputed mild flavor.
The milk by itself had a very light (unsurprisingly) almond flavor. I detected a bitter aftertaste that I assume would be lessened by sweetener.
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Since transitioning to a more plant-based diet, one of the most difficult animal products to give up is milk. English style tea is a daily ritual and one I’d rather not give up.
By itself, soy milk is a great milk alternative. It has a mild, nutty flavor and a nutritional profile similar to dairy milk. But how does it pair with tea?
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