China Black Tea Brick (1.1 pound) by igourmet

I bought this tea as a novelty but it really is a good tea. This is the form of tea thrown into the Hudson Bay during the Boston Tea Party and it sinks easily, and it is also the tea the pioneer settlers used in colonial America. It is slightly more flavorful than the usual black tea in bags, and it has a fresh, clean flavor. A brick of tea is very dense and will last a very long time. One section is at least equal to a box of tea bags, so it is a good value if you don't mind the little extra work to brew your tea.

Break the brick into blocks along the serations and from one block scrape off the amount of tea desired for brewing with a cheese grater or a sharp knife and put it in a cup or mug. Pour fully boiling water over it (make that tea pot whistle!) and allow a few minutes to brew. Some tea leaves will float initially but will sink to the bottom if the water is hot enough, especially once it is sweetened with sugar or honey. Happy tea time!

Coffee doesn't store very long, and my research suggests that bricked tea can be successfully stored for many years. This is a relatively inexpensive way for a caffeine-addicted prepper to try to ensure he'll have his drug for years after TSHTF. If anyone has a solution for long-term coffee storage (10-20 years) I'd love to read it.

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