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Arby drank Cherry Pie Fujian Tea by A Quarter to Tea

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Very bold black base with a tendency towards bitterness. I coldbrewed this 10 minutes, 1 tsp leaf and the base was still not very good. I think teas like this are best suited for those who like breakfast blends/bold blacks. Still, that satisfied my cherry/fruit iced tea need. Lots of cherry, maybe a bit of malt and some cocoa.

Flavors: Bitter, Cherry, Cocoa, Fruity, Malt

Preparation

Iced 8 min or more 1 tsp 17 OZ / 500 ML

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MrQuackers
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I think a lot of cherry blends can get bitter or unpleasant really quickly, which means a shorter brewing time. Sakura or cherry is a very popular flavour in Japan.

Arby
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I find this base is a bit much even at 2 minutes hot. I usually do lower temps and short steeps, but some teas are just made for those who enjoy brisk black teas.

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MrQuackers
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I think a lot of cherry blends can get bitter or unpleasant really quickly, which means a shorter brewing time. Sakura or cherry is a very popular flavour in Japan.

Arby
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I find this base is a bit much even at 2 minutes hot. I usually do lower temps and short steeps, but some teas are just made for those who enjoy brisk black teas.

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I am a biochem major hoping for a career in research genetics and evolutionary biology. I love science fiction and spend too much of my time reading comic books. I’m a passionate keeper of spiders, cacti, and exotic plants. I eat a vegan, plant-based diet for moral and environmental reasons (I mention this only because it is relevant to which flavoured teas I drink).

I drink mostly flavoured and low caffeine teas/tisanes, but I will try anything twice. As far as pure teas go, I gravitate towards whites, yellows, and jade oolongs. I’m always open for trades and sample sales/exchanges. Message me any time :)

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Rum/alcohol, clove, cardamom, rosemary, pine, sage, moss/Earthy, lychee, floral, creamy, malt, hay, rice/grain, toasty, desserty, cocoa/chocolate, decaf or no caffeine, very unusual flavours

Favourite tea types
Decaf teas (any variety)/no caf tisanes like honeybush and rooibos, yellow, jade oolong, white, Darjeeling blacks

Least favourite flavours/ingredients:
Acidic/sour/tart, melon, grapefruit, bitter, astringent, smokey, sickly sweet (too much chicory, cinnamon, or licorice root), yerba mate, tumeric mushroom/fungus,

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Animal products: [confectioners glaze, , marshmallows, , natural flavour, white choc chips, caramel bits, etc]
St. John’s wort (herb)