So I ordered a build-your-own sampler with a sachet of every flavored oolong that Seven sells. This is the first one I’m trying, and I’m a “save the best for last” kind of person, so I chose a flavor that I wasn’t overly excited about. (My husband thinks that’s weird, by the way… XD)

The wrapper recommended 300 ml of water, but that seemed crazy to me given the amount of leaf in the sachet. I ended up using 16 ounces because it was almost a tablespoon worth of leaves, and oolong expands so much. The resulting brew has plenty of flavor, so no regrets there. The oolong is definitely on the floral side, which is not my favorite. Strawberry is there as well, though it’s quite mellow and light. I would say it’s on the candy side of things, but it doesn’t taste terribly artificial or anything.

It’s nice, but the floral presence is a bit strong for me. Definitely looking forward to trying some of the other flavors though.

Flavors: Candy, Floral, Silky, Smooth, Strawberry, Sweet

Preparation
190 °F / 87 °C 3 min, 0 sec 16 OZ / 473 ML
Courtney

I do the same thing with saving the best for last! I really thought this was common? I do it with food and other things as well haha!

Martin Bednář

Who doesn’t “save the best for last”?

ashmanra

I save the best for last! Isn’t that how we all end up hoarding our favorite tea as well? Ha ha!

Cameron B.

Ha ha right?! I can see in some cases it probably doesn’t make sense, like with food if you’ll be full by the time you get there ha ha. But I have heard of people who do the reverse and always eat/drink the best one first! I guess it’s my inner hoarder lmao.

Leafhopper

I do this too with most things, including food and tea! Isn’t that why dessert comes last?

Roswell Strange

I’m also typically a save the best for last person ;)

Cameron B.

Savers unite! :P

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Courtney

I do the same thing with saving the best for last! I really thought this was common? I do it with food and other things as well haha!

Martin Bednář

Who doesn’t “save the best for last”?

ashmanra

I save the best for last! Isn’t that how we all end up hoarding our favorite tea as well? Ha ha!

Cameron B.

Ha ha right?! I can see in some cases it probably doesn’t make sense, like with food if you’ll be full by the time you get there ha ha. But I have heard of people who do the reverse and always eat/drink the best one first! I guess it’s my inner hoarder lmao.

Leafhopper

I do this too with most things, including food and tea! Isn’t that why dessert comes last?

Roswell Strange

I’m also typically a save the best for last person ;)

Cameron B.

Savers unite! :P

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Hi, I’m Cameron!

I’m a 30-something software engineer currently living in Austin, Texas with my husband and our two pugs, Gobo and Ume. I tend to cycle between my different hobbies, and they include piano, knitting, video games, board games, miniature painting, planners, bento, Korean skincare, and – of course – TEA! But really, what I’m best at is “collecting” hobby-related things… ;)

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I prefer my tea lukewarm or at room temperature and without milk or sugar. I steep Western style, and fluctuate between using big mugs or small teapots depending on the season.

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I enjoy both flavored and unflavored teas in many forms. These days, I drink mostly flavored teas, and I tend to gravitate most toward black, green, oolong, and herbal varieties. I do have a special fondness for straight Japanese green teas, however.

I do not sweeten my teas, and pre-sweetened teas are usually too sweet for me. I also do not enjoy stevia.

I tend to reach for fruitier flavors rather than desserty ones these days, but I do have favorites from both categories. Willing to try anything once! There are a few ingredients/flavors that aren’t generally my jam, such as coconut, rose, lavender, and chocolate flavoring. But I also have teas that I love with some of those things, too! :)

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