Color Me Kris: tea

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My days of smoking weed are long gone, but, that doesn't stop me from drinking it. Well let me be more clear, I drink dandelions. My wife thinks I'm nuts, but I freaking love it.

Here's What You'll Need:
1 Tbsp dried organic Dandelions (chrysanthemum)
8oz. water
1tsp of honey or more to taste

Here's What You Do:
1. Warm water until right before boiling point.
2. Place Dandelions in a cup and pour water over them.
3. Cover the cup and allow the tea to steep for 5-10mins.
4. Remove cover and discard dandelions.
5. Stir in honey to taste.

So you may remember my recent discovery of Earl Grey tea. I added a splash of French vanilla creamer (just as I do with my coffee). Well, I kind of found out that was actually a thing...sorta. There's think drink called a London Fog. The traditional London fog doesn't use the french vanilla creamer, instead it uses milk and vanilla syrup. It's equally as delicious! I added whip cream because I had a sweet tooth. #Heavenly
Here's the recipe. You're welcome.

Here's What You'll Need:
1-2 Earl Grey tea bags (2 if you like a stronger tea)
8oz of water
4oz of milk
1oz vanilla syrup
whip cream (optional)
SN:(A sprinkle of loose leaf tea was added on top just for kicks & giggles)
Here's What You Do:
1. Boil your water (in whatever way works for you) I just toss my in the microwave for 2 mins.
2. Steep tea bags in tea for 3-4mins.
3. While tea is steeping steam your milk (again I just warm mine in the microwave about a min.).
4. Remove tea bags, pour in milk.
5. Pour in vanilla syrup and stir.
6. Enjoy

While combing through the imported section at Ross, I ran across a tin can of Bentley's tea for just a few bucks.

The tin held a variety of flavors: Peach, Raspberry, Orange, Green, English, and Earl Grey. I've enjoyed most of these, but was anxious to wrap my kissers round a nice brewed cup of Earl Grey.

I put on a pot of water, and removed the tea bag from its envelope. It's aroma immediately delighted my senses. I held it closer, as to get more acquainted. Wow. I found myself sniffing and sniffing and sniffing a bit more. Like a bloodhound on a hot trail. Until I realized the trail wasn't the only thing hot. The scent was literally driving me wild!

I embarrassingly admit, I had to control myself.

It smelled like flowers or perhaps even a feminine perfume (which may explain my arousal, women tend to have that affect on me).

I couldn't wait to try her. It would be quick, while my family was away, hopefully leaving no trace on my breath.

Focus, Kris, it's tea... maybe my wife would join me and we could have a tea-some (like a 3-some, but with tea).

Ok, I'm done.

The tea steeped about 3 mins, then I added a touch of french vanilla creamer. The result absolute perfection! The taste was kind of citrusy, floral, and oddly a bit peppery (which was a pleasant surprise).

I sipped, and sipped some more. Nodding my head, yeah I really like this. I mean fresh mint tea, is my main. But this is side chick status for sure.

If you're looking for a new love, tea love that is, this one is a great place to start.