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This is okay for a decaf. I’d much rather be drinking the caffeinated version though. :(

Drank this about an hour ago, as I wanted something sweet without eating junk food. It hit the spot. This tea is definitely growing on me.

I was very apprehensive about this tea when I first cut the bag open. It smelled horrid to me – which I was later informed is because gin smells that way and I don’t like gin – and I left this sit for a few days before I relented. It surprised me in how much I enjoyed it.

I was worried it would have an overpowering taste but it was very muted and pleasant. It did not need any enhancers added to it which was a plus to me as well. But, alas, it did not wow me. I will keep the bag and enjoy it at my leisure but no tin buy for this one.

I really love this tea. A lot. I first tried this in 12 Days collection and loved it! I went and bought a collection of Christmas teas that had this in it (and Santa’s Secret-another favorite!). Today I used my free 50g towards Bubbie’s Baklava. I needed to stock up on it before it goes away! (I’m already debating going back and buying more…)

Anyways, to get to the tea. I have no clue how people find this to taste like apple and cinnamon. Yes, those flavors are present, but I really think that the description of ‘apple cinnamon" doesn’t do this tea justice. It is nutty, sweet, warm (in a spicy way, not in a temperature way), cinnamon-y….but they all fit together cohesively. I was baffled when I saw the amount of ingredients in this tea, and yet they all work together very nicely.

To be honest, I have never had baklava. I can’t really say if this tastes like baklava or not. Perhaps it doesn’t and that’s why this tea has gotten some bad reviews. I’m not sure. I just know that I love it!

This tea is amazing! Dare I say it may be my favorite flavored tea? I’m so sad I only have a small sample of this. Such a nice sweetness that is mellowed out by the roasty goodness from the toasty rice.

Would drink this year round if I could

Very strong, bold tea best served with a small splash of cream and sugar. Really, one of the only teas with an astringency that I enjoy (probably from the Assam SpecialTeas uses for this blend) as it comes through whatever is added to it.

Not for the faint of heart, it will wake your ass up and make you feel good about life for a while. Great substitute for morning coffee and highly recommended as the big gun of your arsenal.

Smelled like it was going to be strong, but it ended up being pretty well balanced after I steeped it. Taste to me is buttery, with a faint grassy note that is just right.