I’m a little disappointed with this one, not gonna lie! Maybe because I hyped it up in my head too much. For some reason or another, it’s just not what I was hoping for or expecting.
The dry smell was pure maple for me, which was nice but a little off putting. I was expecting a buttery, bakey scent but all I could pick up was sweet maple.
Brewed up, I taste black tea and maple. Still a really enjoyable cup, but not the true pancake flavour that everyone else seems to rave about.
I think next time I’ll try a shorter steep and see if that helps bring out more of the flavouring. I’m actually sipping this as I type, and the pancake comes out a bit more as it cools. This is one I think I’d have to be in the mood for, though.
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did you just buy this? I’ve heard that Frank’s teas sometimes take a few weeks to settle
Yes I did just get it — today actually! I am far too eager and just ripped right into it. I think I remember hearing that too. Maybe I’ll put it away for a bit and then come back to it..glad I held off on rating it…maybe the aging and shorter steep combination will do it justice.
I’m doing the same with my other blends of his that I got last week. Fingers crossed that it works! :)
Franks blends definitely take a while to settle. The first time I tried this one is seemed way over rated, but letting it sit does wonders! It is one of my favorite teas. Hope it gets better for you! :)
I didn’t know about this settling.. does that mean you take it out of the bag and put in a tin?
I’m not sure CupofTree! I left in in the bag for that reason!
Yeah I also leave it in a bag – I have an unopened bag of Cashew Turtle that is going to blow. my. mind. when I finally get around to opening it haha – but yeah, they really do get better over time.
Bag or tin is fine! :)
good to know, never would have thought of this!
did you just buy this? I’ve heard that Frank’s teas sometimes take a few weeks to settle
Yes I did just get it — today actually! I am far too eager and just ripped right into it. I think I remember hearing that too. Maybe I’ll put it away for a bit and then come back to it..glad I held off on rating it…maybe the aging and shorter steep combination will do it justice.
I’m doing the same with my other blends of his that I got last week. Fingers crossed that it works! :)
Franks blends definitely take a while to settle. The first time I tried this one is seemed way over rated, but letting it sit does wonders! It is one of my favorite teas. Hope it gets better for you! :)
I didn’t know about this settling.. does that mean you take it out of the bag and put in a tin?
I’m not sure CupofTree! I left in in the bag for that reason!
Yeah I also leave it in a bag – I have an unopened bag of Cashew Turtle that is going to blow. my. mind. when I finally get around to opening it haha – but yeah, they really do get better over time.
Bag or tin is fine! :)
good to know, never would have thought of this!