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Scheherazade drank Banana Pudding Black Tea by 52teas

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Scheherazade’s Super Sipdown Week! #1

I’m off work this week (and glad for it, because I was so tired I honestly could not have gone back this morning). That being the case, I’m taking the opportunity to drink up the one-cup remainders I’ve been storing for just such an occasion. Hopefully finishing the box will make a decent dent in my cuboard, and I’ll get to say a fond farewell to some wonderful teas.

This is the first, and my last cup was really gorgeous. I actually drank it on Saturday night, while watching the final episode of Wallander (the ending of which actually made me pretty teary). The banana and coconut in this were just perfect, and together they helped to create a really lovely pudding flavour — the mouthfeel was thick and sort of pudding-like, as well. I’ve said pretty much everything I have to say about this one previously, but I’ve enjoyed this pouch so much. I’m not sure I’d buy a reblend — I actually tried the 12 Teas of Christmas pouch first, and I wasn’t keen on that version of this tea at all. The original is definitely where it’s at! Farewell, deliciousness :)

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Boiling 3 min, 45 sec 1 tsp

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Hi :) I’m Sarah, and I live in Norfolk in the UK. My tea obsession began when a friend introduced me to Teapigs a good few years ago now. Since then, I’ve been insatiable. Steepster introduced me to a world of tea I never knew existed, and my goal is now to TRY ALL THE TEAS. Or most of them, anyway.

I still have a deep rooted (and probably life-long) preference for black tea. My all-time favourite is Assam, but Ceylon and Darjeeling also occupy a place in my heart. Flavoured black tea can be a beautiful thing, and I like a good chai latte in the winter.

I also drink a lot of rooibos/honeybush tea, particularly on an evening. Sometimes they’re the best dessert replacements, too. White teas are a staple in summer — their lightness and delicate nature is something I can always appreciate on a hot day.

I’m still warming up to green teas and oolongs. I don’t think they’ll ever be my favourites, with a few rare exceptions, but I don’t hate them anymore. My experience of these teas is still very much a work-in-progress. I’m also beginning to explore pu’erh, both ripened and raw. That’s my latest challenge!

I’m still searching for the perfect fruit tea. One without hibiscus. That actually tastes of fruit.

You’ve probably had enough of me now, so I’m going to shut up. Needless to say, though, I really love tea. Long may the journey continue!

My rating system:

91-100: The Holy Grail. Flawless teas I will never forget.

81-90: Outstanding. Pretty much perfection, and happiness in a cup.

71-80: Amazing. A tea to savour, and one I’ll keep coming back to.

61-70: Very good. The majority of things are as they should be. A pleasing cup.

51-60: Good. Not outstanding, but has merit.

41-50: Average. It’s not horrible, but I’ve definitely had better. There’s probably still something about it I’m not keen on.

31-40: Almost enjoyable, but something about it is not for me.

11-30: Pretty bad. It probably makes me screw my face up when I take a sip, but it’s not completely undrinkable.

0-10: Ugh. No. Never again. To me, undrinkable.