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Cherry Pineapple Green from Savoy Tea Co

gmathis drank Cherry Pineapple Green by Savoy Tea Co

This was another “it just smelled good” treat from my husband’s unscheduled trip through the Savoy shop. And does it ever! Very sweet and tropical—I can see why it reeled him in.

Enjoying my first cup right now, and I think it’s one of the sweetest flavored green teas I’ve ever tried. Reminds me a lot of candied fruitcake fruit, which I love and eat straight out of the tub. Leans significantly to the cherry side.

I’m thinking a little additional sugar and this would be a really nice dessert alternative or a nice pairing with my mom’s apple cake. (Hey, Mom…would you feel up to baking…?)

Low temp and short steep (175, less than 3 minutes).

2012-10-28 15:14:54 -0400

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MsWhatsit 2012-10-28 18:31:10 -0400

I love the way Savoy Tea Company has all those jars you can smell to help guide your tea choices. Most of the time my nose is a pretty good guide to what I’ll like.

gmathis 2012-10-28 20:52:23 -0400

Now if somebody can just perfect scratch-n-sniff catalogs!

gmathis 2012-10-28 21:00:27 -0400

Incidentally—second steep nearly as strong as the first. Good to know I’ll be able to stretch the sample pack.

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Somebody asked me once when I became a tea junkie; I think it dates back to college when I needed caffeine for a 7 a.m. class but chose not to do coffee. My favorite teapot is a medium-sized Brown Betty given to me by my Mema; the painted flowers are chipping off, but the size and feel is perfect. I rejoice when I get a morning to brew a pot of loose tea starting with a kettle; not a bag and a hot pot.