Tea Set Brand Jasmine Tea (12 bags)

Item Purchased: Tea Set Brand Jasmine Tea (12 bags)
Location Purchased: Sun Sun Tong Company / 2260 S. Wentworth Ave. / Chicago, IL
Price: $0.90 + tax

Review: Why do I ever buy tea anywhere other than Chinatown? Where else can you get a box of teabags for less than a dollar? Granted, the tea is a bit dry and somewhat suspiciously old, but if you brew it just right, you will avoid the bitter taste that can result from oversteeping.

Sun Sun Tong Co. is a staple visit for my trips to Chinatown. An extremely large shop with three separate rooms, a person can buy anything from dry foodstuffs to a new butcher knife. I usually end up walking out with a couple of boxes of tea and a weird Chinese soft drink like I did today.

Some people believe that Jasmine flowers help prevent the onset of cancer, while others believe that the flower's fragrance will make a house a home with its scent. I believe that the slight spice of the flower when mixed with a green tea base makes for a great hot drink during the winter months. I drink a lot of warm liquids throughout the cold Chicago winters, but in an attempt to cut back on my dehydrating coffee consumption during increased intake, I try to always have tea in my cupboard. Keeping myself hydrated and warm on the inside helps to keep me productive on the outside.

Though Tea Set brand tea is not the top of the line, it beats Lipton any day and this Jasmine variety goes well with a book or a room full of friends.

Rating: 3.75 / 5

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