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Crowkettle drank Dragon Pearl Jasmine by Harney & Sons

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I thought we’d consumed these dainty aromatic pouches ages ago, but here we are with one still kicking around the tin 6 years later. Why this tea wasn’t put out of its misery earlier is a mystery to all.

Despite being isolated and alone in pouch, which was in a tin, away from outside all influences, this tea smells.. sullied. Like banana, cinnamon, and ((fermentation)) spirited away this old veteran for one last midnight pleasure cruise, full of smelly and sinful debauchery, before being discreetly returned by the rosy fingers of dawn to its equally rosy albeit derelict tomb of metal. Spooky stuff.

The taste paints a similar story to the smell except it’s being told to your tongue instead of your nose. RIP Jasmine Dragon Pearls.

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derk
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What a picture you paint!

Tabby
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“Sullied”. I’m going to have to use that.

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derk
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What a picture you paint!

Tabby
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“Sullied”. I’m going to have to use that.

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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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BC, Canada

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