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I am not a flavored tea drinker, for I am usually repulsed by whats in the cup. However, I’ve been eyeing this tea for a little bit, and my curiosity got the better of me. The leaf is an assortment of spices, nuts, and candied fruit; although, the leaf is dominantly oolong. I got a new travel tea press for Christmas, so I decided that this would be a good time to break it in. I felt awkward brewing western style, for it has been so long, but I managed. I gave my finished concoction a sip, and it was actually really good. The brew begins with nice woody and nutty tones. The flavor progresses to some spice and a minor tang. Then, the brew ends with a sweet honey and caramel aftertaste. The flavors are not overwhelmingly powerful, and my stomach was not upset by them. I really liked this brew, and I am happy that I have some leftover. I’ll be sure to show this off to some other “flavored” tea drinkers.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BAAXviITGW7/?taken-by=haveteawilltravel

Flavors: Almond, Caramel, Honey, Nutty, Spices, Toasted, Wood

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 4 min, 30 sec 2 tsp 18 OZ / 532 ML
Evol Ving Ness

How very very interesting. I have had this tea more than once and my perspective on it is so different from yours. I find it a really aggressive brew in terms of imitation flavours. I am going to have to go back to it to see if I can find the magic in it that you have.

Haveteawilltravel

I brewed a little light, and I let the water cool. This let the brew become more smooth and less aggressive.

Evol Ving Ness

Thank you. I will give that a try to see if that changes things.

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Evol Ving Ness

How very very interesting. I have had this tea more than once and my perspective on it is so different from yours. I find it a really aggressive brew in terms of imitation flavours. I am going to have to go back to it to see if I can find the magic in it that you have.

Haveteawilltravel

I brewed a little light, and I let the water cool. This let the brew become more smooth and less aggressive.

Evol Ving Ness

Thank you. I will give that a try to see if that changes things.

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Young and experienced Tea consumer. I’m continuously learning and developing knowledge about tea. If I have learned anything at all from the world of tea it is that I do not know anything about the world of tea. I enjoy good tea, and I try to acquire the best of the best. I usually brew gongfu but I’ve been known from time to time to resort back to western brewing.

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