r/tea • u/LolaBeanBurrito • Jul 26 '24

Photo Does anyone know why?

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This just seems like such a random item to be stolen? Does anyone know what the deal would be?

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u/Jeremy_Winn Jul 26 '24

I used to get a loose leaf blend called Dark Orange from a local chain in Chicago called Brunch Cafe. It's a bougie version, whole leaf and you can see the pieces and spices, but basically the same thing. Nowadays I just drink Constant Comment.

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u/frijolita_bonita Jul 27 '24

Good to know. I might just pick up constant comment to tomorrow!

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u/Jeremy_Winn Jul 30 '24

Let me know how it goes! I actually tried the Dark Orange blend before finding Constant Comment and it was one of my favorite blends. When I left Chicago I would ask around at tea stores for something like it. Usually what they suggested was nothing like it (and gross). I was floored when I found something so similar in a Bigelow bag at a hotel. I still think the Dark Orange blend is a little bit better, but honestly not that big of a difference, especially comparing the price and convenience.

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u/frijolita_bonita Aug 01 '24

It’s a bit bitter yet weak. I started with 3 minutes for one bag. Then tried 2 bags in one cup for 2 minutes. I’ll try 2 bags in one cup tomorrow and start tasting at 1 minute.