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Lupiressmoon drank Maple Oolong by New Mexico Tea Company

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I love fall and fall flavors, but many of them end up a disappointment. I tried this one after clocking out of work and relaxing on the porch with my Kindle Fire and playing some of the very addicting Homescapes game. Brewed a large TB in 6 oz in a tea pot to keep moving in my cup.

Many maple blends and fall blend come across too spicy – this one lists cinnamon and that is clear right away, but it’s not an artificial or candy type cinnamon. There is not pepper in this blend, and it’s a very good blend of spice that is subtle but not distracting. The Maple was at first a little subtle although the strongest note, but got stronger and sweeter the more I drank. Just for kicks, added a touch of Maple Syrup to enhance.

I did steep at first at 3 minutes but that’s a bit too weak. I recommend up to 5 with this one re-added for another few minutes while sipping and that strengthened.

It said to brew at 212, but I did the “oolong” setting on my electric kettle since it is an oolong tea. Will try at 212 later to see if there is a difference.

Very good and very “fall” feeling. Another winner so far from trying from this company.

Preparation

190 °F / 87 °C 5 min, 0 sec 1 tsp 6 OZ / 177 ML

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Nattie
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Forever searching for a replacement for Maple Pecan Oolong, so this one got me excited. Added it to the wishlist.

Lupiressmoon
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Nattie, I am in no way an expert so hopefully you enjoy this one based off my recommendation!

Nattie
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Fingers crossed!

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Nattie
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Forever searching for a replacement for Maple Pecan Oolong, so this one got me excited. Added it to the wishlist.

Lupiressmoon
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Nattie, I am in no way an expert so hopefully you enjoy this one based off my recommendation!

Nattie
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Fingers crossed!

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I have a drink obsession in general – daily lattes and coffees, and of course teas of many varieties. I mainly drink hot tea in Florida, but still enjoy the occasional southern sweet iced.

My preference is black tea, although I’m open to trial and error with others. I like the old fashioned English style tea cups, tea parties, food pair-ups, mini desserts and pies, cubes of sugar, small collection of Rose Red tea pets, you get the idea. I will always have an old fashioned tea kettle on the stove, but have recently purchased an electric tea kettle that I absolutely adore. I’m lazy by nature, so I have switched to stuffing tea bags for the loose teas to save on clean-up and disposal with other strainers.

I love smokey teas, non-bitter, not overly astringent, strong tea background mixed with flavored teas, no artificial sweetener tastes, balanced florals IF there must be a floral. I used to love spice, but it has to be done right. A former chai fan – now it reminds me of colored pencils. Cinnamon sounds good but so many teas have it artificial or odd tasting. Same goes for chocolate, some things have to be done just right to work.

Primary Tea Companies currently in 2022 – Harney and Sons, August Uncommon, Simpson & Vail, Fusion, Tea Spot, English Tea Store for odds and ends, The Tea Table

Most missed tea place and tea: Plum Brandy Cheesecake by Butiki

Very picky with anything Roobios, and Darjeeling/Oolong are hit or miss depending on the blend and my taste buds. Mint works in a mood but I’m not a big fan. Gravitate toward good name blends and fall themes when doing yet more sampler orders.

I like adding a cube of sugar to almost all teas, not usually milks. I don’t like stevia or any artificial sweetener taste. I adore honey, but to me it doesn’t suit tea unless I have a sore throat as both the tea and the honey change their flavor profile quite a bit if I mix them.

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Lakeland, Florida, United States

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