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Scheherazade drank Mai Tai Green Tea by 52teas

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I first opened this pouch a few months back, and drank it hot for a while at work. I liked it a lot more than I thought I was going to, and it’s sheer juiciness meant that I decided to hold the rest back for summer cold brews. I’m having the first of those today! I used 2 tbsp of leaf to two litres of cold water, and put it in the fridge for approximately 10 hours overnight. I’m a little nervous about green teas getting bitter when cold brewing, but fortunately I haven’t encountered too much of a problem with that so far.

This one is perfect – as perfect as I hoped it’d be! It’s just as good cold as it is hot, and the juicy flavour of the fruit makes it hugely refreshing. Mango is the dominant flavour at the moment, with a very light peppery edge. There’s also a touch of pineapple that rounds off each sip on a deliciously sweet note, and just a hint of white rum lurking in the background. It’s delicious!

I might be sitting in an over-warm office at the moment, but this tea could make me believe I’m somewhere much nicer – like a tropical island, maybe. I’ll be sipping and smiling all day long!

Preparation

Iced 8 min or more 6 tsp 68 OZ / 2000 ML

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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.