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I have to confess that I ordered this tea hoping it would be like drinking pecan pie – and it SO is! The moment I opened this tea I was immediately taken aback at how wonderful the dried leaf smelled. Once brewed the flavor held true to its name and then some. I have become quickly addicted to this blend and gone through so much that I had to order an additional batch for fear of being without it. In short, if you even slightly enjoy maple and/or pecan pie you will be in heaven.

I received a sample of this tea from a recent order and I was beyond impressed. The dry leaf has a wonderfully sweet honey almost caramel scent that sets the stage. Once brewed this sweet base acts to enhance watermelon flavor and is a perfect pairing. As the tea cooled the more subtle floral notes and the sweet watermelon flavor and scent really blossomed. Overall this tea really shines and was best just slightly warmer than room temperature. I don’t add any sweetener to my teas as a rule and I found that there was no need to do so here. This is tea is definitely worth trying and I can only imagine how wonderful this would be iced.

Another delicious tea from 52teas. I found the blend of green teas used is what set this tea apart. The full bodied Young Hyson is balanced by the subtle sweetness from the Yun Wu which is paired perfectly with the slight plum notes from the Chun Mee. This combination of green teas would have made an outstanding tea all on their own but the addition of the citrus notes really makes a nice spring time tea. I have only tried this one brewed hot but I can imagine that it would make for a refreshing iced tea.

I can’t say I have had the pleasure of trying this interesting hybrid fruit but it doesn’t take away from this unique blend. The strawberry flavor was at the forefront with a juicy pineapple and marshmallow finish. Using both the pineapple and honeybush base was a very clever move as it gave just the right level of sweetness and avoided any tartness that I find too often with strawberry teas. As I was enjoying this blend I kept thinking this flavor reminded me of something and then it hit me – Strawberry Peeps! This tea has all the flavor of these addictive little guys but NONE of the calories or guilt. :)

This is a perfect tea for this time of year. The moment I opened this tea I was instantly hit with a strong refreshing peach scent. Once brewed I found that the peach flavor continued to be the dominate flavor however at the back of the palate a sweet plum note came through as well. I tried my first cup hot which was absolutely scrumptious but given the blend and recent nice weather I HAD to try this over ice. In doing so I found that the overall flavor profile changed so that some of the more subtle notes in the background came through and were not as overshadowed by the peach when enjoyed hot. All in all, this is a delightful refreshing tea.

I missed this tea on its initial release and was happy I got my hands on some added stock. Typically I am not one to fond over Rooibos teas as I find that they have a woodsy aftertaste however this tea uses a green rooibos which doesn’t tend to have this aftertaste and has more of a fruity note. This makes for a perfect canvas with this blend of lush raspberries and bergamont. A fresh natural flavor of raspberry is at the forefront of this blend which is followed by the smooth bergamont and citrus finish. I just received this today and have only tried it brewed hot but I have feeling this would be wonderful over ice – and can’t wait to try it.

With the recent return of Doctor Who I thought it was a perfect time to get around to rating this blend. While I can’t say I have ever tried or even heard of buttered toffee caramel corn (whatever it may be) but it makes for one tasty tea! The dried tea leaves have a smooth buttery, sweet scent that makes your mouth water. Once brewed the flavors further develop and the use of a black tea base adds a smart balance to ensure that the blend isn’t overly sweet or too buttery. I am not sure how Frank does it, but I was very pleased by the lack of any lingering aftertaste on the palate even though there was artificial flavoring used. As noted, I steeped this on the lower side as it’s a personal preference when it comes to black teas but works especially well in this case since all the flavors could really shine through.

I have never tried pistachio ice cream but the combination of flavors intrigued me as I am a fan of Toasted Walnut by DavidsTea. The dried tea leaves have a wonderful creamy and nutty scent that sets the stage perfectly. Fitting to the name, pistachio is the dominant flavor which is supported by the clever use of Mao Jian green tea which adds a light creaminess and has very pleasant taste on the palate. There is also a smooth milkiness to the blend as the tea cools and the flavors continue to blossom. For this blend I found it was key not to steep longer than the recommendation as it disrupts the balance of flavors – which I tend to do since I like my tea strong. In the end, Pistachio Ice Cream surpassed Toasted Walnut and will be soon replacing it in my tea cupboard.

This is another fantastic Oolong blend from DavidsTea! The use of Pao Zhong oolong is a clever choice as its lightly fermented which adds a light floral backdrop to the coconut flavor. This also allowed the coconut to really come through while offering some unique and subtle notes to the brew. The coconut flavoring does come through as mostly natural with only a slight artificial taste on the palate on the first steep. As with any Oolong tea this blend really blossoms on the 3rd and 4th steeps as the flavors meld together perfectly with a smooth velvety finish.

Generally speaking I haven’t encountered a Peach flavored tea I liked … until now. True to 52Teas high standards, this tea has a perfect balance of sweet peach flavor that is paired wonderfully with a spicy backdrop of Cardamom that is pulled together by a Chinese sencha base. The is peach flavoring is a natural one which I adore since I find the artificial stuff simply awful. The genius to this tea is the Cardamom and Chinese sencha pairing as it reminded me of my favorite childhood treat of Szilvásgombóc (for non eastern Europeans it’s basically a dessert dumpling) with a mature twist. As the Cardamom is a predominate flavor you do have to appreciate and enjoy this spice otherwise this won’t be the tea for you – BUT if you are a fan, then you are in for a treat.