Friday Knows Tea

For those new to our blends, welcome! Our themed teas are mostly developed from CEO Friday Elliott's neurological superpower, lexical-gustatory synesthesia . These BTB ( behind the blend ) posts serve as a dissection of Friday's process and experience. Caffeine jolt with a leather body and smoke underbelly You know that energy dip that hits about 70% through a writing session? The total drop in motivation and the brain fog that accompanies it? This tea is designed to taste like the opposite of that. Sometimes we all need a little bolstering, and sometimes we need a lot of bolstering. That bolstering kick in the butt tastes like no-nonsense peaty earthiness and bitey smoke with a honeyed zip of go-get-em smile. These qualities manifest in today's featured tea, Writer's Fuel ! I started with a base of Rwandan black tea , a smooth and sweetly malty-floral black tea from Africa (made with cultivars brought from Taiwan, hence the floral notes). It's full-bodied...

  Calling all tea-obsessed carnivores! Fall is upon us and everyone seems eager to get back to the kitchen. If you're looking for a cozy, low-maintenance dinner option and have a soft spot for complex flavor and a lush, fatty mouthfeel, follow me to tastytown. I wrote and tested this succulent rib recipe for you, and my friends and family can testify to its deliciousness. Enjoy, and feel free let me know what creative tweaks you made in your own experiments! *     *     *     *     *  Tea-Glazed Juicy Ribs (makes 4 servings)              Active cooking time: 40 minutes, Passive cooking time: 2 hours 1 3/4 cups water 1 cup apple cider vinegar 1 cup packed dark brown sugar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 4 oz. tomato paste 1/2 cup loose smoked tea (we used our Clockmaker's Blend ) 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic ...