David’s retired Cranberry Pear black tastes almost exactly like this tea. That’s unfortunate because after 100g of that years ago I became sick of the apple flavour. I can’t even do the smell. I imagine this would be a big-time winner for fans of that old festive tea though!

Otherwise, this is a lot fruitier than I was expecting. The maple sugar sits with you at the back of the throat, and really emphasizes the sweetness of the fruit (bah, apple). I think I’d be happier if this was less fruity and more eggy cinnamon bread.

Flavors: Apple, Floral, Maple Syrup, Raisins

Preparation
180 °F / 82 °C 4 min, 0 sec 1 tsp 8 OZ / 236 ML
VariaTEA

I don’t know why I looked past this when ordering AQ2T because I liked Cranberry Pear and I like Stuffed French Toast. Though I am surprise the two would taste alike. Im sorry it wasn’t what you hoped for.

Crowkettle

I may send this your way then.. to taste test this for science! It wouldn’t be there first time that my tongue was off.

Evol Ving Ness

A bit bizarre that they taste similar.

Fjellrev

Weird, I wouldn’t have thought they would taste similar based on the description. I got sick of Cranberry Pear after 100g too.

Crowkettle

It might even have been that one particular cup too. The ingredients are varied and come in big pieces. We will see.

Evol Ving Ness

Keep us posted.

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VariaTEA

I don’t know why I looked past this when ordering AQ2T because I liked Cranberry Pear and I like Stuffed French Toast. Though I am surprise the two would taste alike. Im sorry it wasn’t what you hoped for.

Crowkettle

I may send this your way then.. to taste test this for science! It wouldn’t be there first time that my tongue was off.

Evol Ving Ness

A bit bizarre that they taste similar.

Fjellrev

Weird, I wouldn’t have thought they would taste similar based on the description. I got sick of Cranberry Pear after 100g too.

Crowkettle

It might even have been that one particular cup too. The ingredients are varied and come in big pieces. We will see.

Evol Ving Ness

Keep us posted.

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I started my Steepster loose leaf adventure back in 2012. I can’t say I’m completely new anymore, but I still view oolong as a magical, extraterrestrial creature that unfurls in water.

My favourites are teas like Milk Oolong, Silver Needle,and Japanese Sencha/Gyokuro, or fruity and floral flavoured ones. However, I generally enjoy ALL the teas, including a good old cup of Earl Grey or Breakfast blend.

FAVOURITE INGREDIENTS/NOTES:

DESSERT FLAVOURS
Vanilla, Maple, Caramel, Butterscotch, Cream, Toffee, Nougat, Marzipan, Butter

FRUIT & BERRIES
Citrus Fruits, Passionfruit, Banana, Pineapple, Melons, Blackberry, Raspberry, Currants, Elderberry, Persimmon, Rhubarb..

SPICES
Ginger, Turmeric, Clove-forward chai, Cardamom

AROMATIC & HERBACEOUS NOTES
Sandalwood, Frankincense, Juniper, Eucalyptus, Mints

FLORALS
Lavender, Jasmine, Rose, Lilac, Violet, etc.

VEGGIE/GRAIN NOTES
Spinach, Grass, Hay, Cucumber, Rice, Sweet Potato

Less Preferred Flavours/Ingredients:
Stevia, Apple, Cocoa Nib, Almond, Licorice, Cinnamon-forward blends, Chinese Sencha

Subjective Rating System:
I don’t give a lot of low ratings out, since a) I tend to grab tea I know will appeal to me, and b) I don’t have a lot of strong dislikes.

90-100: Favourites. The Desert Island Teas.
80-89: Loved teas. Possibly staple-worthy.
70-79: Good teas, but I’m less likely to repurchase. Minor quibbles.
60-69: Ok teas. Likely a few preference and/or quality issues.
50-59: Cup of meh. Will do in a pinch.
11-49: Varying levels of undrinkable tea.
1-10: Nightmare tea from the chaos realms. This tea is the embodiment of the primordial swamp, an unholy abomination. It’s very gross and I’m almost positive it doesn’t exist.

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