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Scheherazade drank Red Queen Cupcake by Butiki Teas

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My second Butiki of the day. I’ve been looking forward to this one for a while, and probably I should have allowed myself to start it earlier. I’m pleased that the flavour hasn’t deteriorated, though, so no harm done. I used 1 tsp of leaf for my cup, and gave it 4 minutes in boiling water. I added a splash of milk, but no sugar for my first cup. I’ll probably try that next time so that I can comprehend the difference.

Initially, the flavours I detected were strawberry, with a hint of dark chocolate lurking in the background. The strawberry is so fresh, ripe, plump, and juicy – spot-on in terms of flavour accuracy. If anything, the chocolate seems to heighten these qualities – it’s a combination that works really well. As my cup cooled, I was gradually able to taste the coffee, which slowly increased in strength. It combines beautifully with the chocolate to create a real mocha effect, with the strawberry providing a high note of clean sweetness over the top. I could also taste cake, and a creamy vanilla that really put me in mind of frosting. This is a fabulous dessert tea; totally decadent with clear flavours. I’m sure I’ll never find another to beat it.

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Boiling 4 min, 0 sec 1 tsp

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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.