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I love elderflower. I used to drink the cordial in the summer, although not so much since I found tea. Even so, it’s still a flavour I really enjoy. This is an oolong, which would have filled me with dread at one time, but not so much anymore. Looking at the dry mix, there actually isn’t a lot of oolong to be found here; it’s mostly elderflower, raspberry leaves, apple pieces, and hibiscus.

The lack of oolong is clear in the flavour. It’s there in the background, but the elderflower really takes centre stage here. There’s a hint of apple, too, and an overall “herbal” flavour, but none of the ingerdients overpower the elderflower or try and rob it of its crown. They just act as a sort of framing device.

As for champagne — the lightness and colour of the liquor (pale gold/yellow) go some way towards putting that in mind. I suppose the natural floral, slightly grapey flavour of the elderflower is reminiscent of champagne in some respects.

Overall, I really enjoyed this one. Thankfullt, my sample will allow me to enjoy a few more cups of this delightful, mellow, spring-like tea. Love!

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180 °F / 82 °C 3 min, 0 sec 1 tsp
Stephanie

I had an elderflower martini once and it was amazing!

Christina / BooksandTea

Is it easy to find elderberry tea or elderflower tea in the UK? My sister-in-law will be going there to visit her husband’s relatives next month, and I’m interested in trying some UK teas.

greenteafairy

Christina, if your sister-in-law’s planning on going to (or near) Fortnum & Mason they do a really nice elderflower green.

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Stephanie

I had an elderflower martini once and it was amazing!

Christina / BooksandTea

Is it easy to find elderberry tea or elderflower tea in the UK? My sister-in-law will be going there to visit her husband’s relatives next month, and I’m interested in trying some UK teas.

greenteafairy

Christina, if your sister-in-law’s planning on going to (or near) Fortnum & Mason they do a really nice elderflower green.

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Hi :) I’m Sarah, and I live in Norfolk in the UK. My tea obsession began when a friend introduced me to Teapigs a good few years ago now. Since then, I’ve been insatiable. Steepster introduced me to a world of tea I never knew existed, and my goal is now to TRY ALL THE TEAS. Or most of them, anyway.

I still have a deep rooted (and probably life-long) preference for black tea. My all-time favourite is Assam, but Ceylon and Darjeeling also occupy a place in my heart. Flavoured black tea can be a beautiful thing, and I like a good chai latte in the winter.

I also drink a lot of rooibos/honeybush tea, particularly on an evening. Sometimes they’re the best dessert replacements, too. White teas are a staple in summer — their lightness and delicate nature is something I can always appreciate on a hot day.

I’m still warming up to green teas and oolongs. I don’t think they’ll ever be my favourites, with a few rare exceptions, but I don’t hate them anymore. My experience of these teas is still very much a work-in-progress. I’m also beginning to explore pu’erh, both ripened and raw. That’s my latest challenge!

I’m still searching for the perfect fruit tea. One without hibiscus. That actually tastes of fruit.

You’ve probably had enough of me now, so I’m going to shut up. Needless to say, though, I really love tea. Long may the journey continue!

My rating system:

91-100: The Holy Grail. Flawless teas I will never forget.

81-90: Outstanding. Pretty much perfection, and happiness in a cup.

71-80: Amazing. A tea to savour, and one I’ll keep coming back to.

61-70: Very good. The majority of things are as they should be. A pleasing cup.

51-60: Good. Not outstanding, but has merit.

41-50: Average. It’s not horrible, but I’ve definitely had better. There’s probably still something about it I’m not keen on.

31-40: Almost enjoyable, but something about it is not for me.

11-30: Pretty bad. It probably makes me screw my face up when I take a sip, but it’s not completely undrinkable.

0-10: Ugh. No. Never again. To me, undrinkable.

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