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I’m not sure whether this was reformulated or not, it used to have red sanding sugar that they removed, but flavor-wise I think it’s the same. The packaging just says “Candy Apple” this year, but I think that’s more because the full name probably didn’t fit well on the tin design. In any case, it is different from their normal Candy Apple black tea, as it has extra caramel and vanilla flavoring.
Honestly, I’m finding it a little bit bland. I expected a stronger apple flavor, since I remember their Candy Apple being more apple-y. It’s very mild. What’s there is a crisp red apple, and then there’s some caramel as well. Not noticing the vanilla at all, maybe it’s melding in with the caramel.
Not bad, but the flavoring is too mild IMO. Also, I’m always confused why they would name a tea “Candy Apple” and then make it a caramel apple tea. Those are two different things! To me, candy apple implies a sweet, apple-forward flavor with some tang, and no caramel…
Flavors: Acidic, Apple, Astringent, Brisk, Caramel, Crisp, Metallic, Red Apple, Sweet, Tannic
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I always associate candy apples to be the apples on a stick dipped in caramel. Is there more than one type of candy apple?
To me, that’s a caramel apple. Candy apples are coated in a hard candy shell, usually red.
Around here there is a clear distinction between candy apples, which are in a hard coated sugar shell, and caramel apples, which are dipped in caramel.
I wonder if it’s a regional thing? I’ve also seen chocolate covered, which sounds awful to me ha ha… XD
I have had chocolate covered and they are astoundingly delicious! A local deli used to sell them in many flavors. Caramel turtles were my favorite. Gigantic apples dipped in caramel, then chocolate, rolled in chopped pecans and drizzled with more chocolate. There were so many flavors to choose from. It broke our hearts when they closed during lockdown!
I guess if it’s caramel and chocolate, maybe that makes a bit more sense at least. It still doesn’t appeal to me, but maybe I’ll give it a try sometime!
I’m not how far the Kilwin’s candy shop chain extends, but their chocolate covered apples are superb. There’s one in the Branson, MO tourist shopping district.
Gmathis – haven’t heard of them around here but I am looking out for anyone selling those apples again.
Looks like they’ve got two or three NC stores, but I’m not sure how far they are from you.
Exciting! Two locations near Superanna!
I always associate candy apples to be the apples on a stick dipped in caramel. Is there more than one type of candy apple?
To me, that’s a caramel apple. Candy apples are coated in a hard candy shell, usually red.
Around here there is a clear distinction between candy apples, which are in a hard coated sugar shell, and caramel apples, which are dipped in caramel.
I wonder if it’s a regional thing? I’ve also seen chocolate covered, which sounds awful to me ha ha… XD
I have had chocolate covered and they are astoundingly delicious! A local deli used to sell them in many flavors. Caramel turtles were my favorite. Gigantic apples dipped in caramel, then chocolate, rolled in chopped pecans and drizzled with more chocolate. There were so many flavors to choose from. It broke our hearts when they closed during lockdown!
I guess if it’s caramel and chocolate, maybe that makes a bit more sense at least. It still doesn’t appeal to me, but maybe I’ll give it a try sometime!
I’m not how far the Kilwin’s candy shop chain extends, but their chocolate covered apples are superb. There’s one in the Branson, MO tourist shopping district.
Gmathis – haven’t heard of them around here but I am looking out for anyone selling those apples again.
Looks like they’ve got two or three NC stores, but I’m not sure how far they are from you.
Exciting! Two locations near Superanna!