Bubbie's Baklava

Using up the 2014 Christmas sampler. As others have said, this is more of an infusion than an oolong tea— mostly fruit and nuts. Once brewed, nuts, cinnamon, and a hint of rose definitely remind me of baklava. A stronger honey flavor and I think it would be spot on.

I stocked up on Santa’s Secret and for some reason Eggnog (what was I thinking?) from DT, and while this is enjoyable I can finish it off without regret.

I love this tea! So sad that it is discontinued. It’s really a good oolong tea.

So delicious. Tastes just like a warm, sticky slice of baklava. Smells & tastes like Christmas!

It took me forever to get around to even trying this tea. I am neither a cardamom fan, nor a pistachio fan, but I do very much like candied fruit, almonds, and walnuts so, when I found a set on sale, I scooped up a small tin. Brewed up, the tea is definitely a nut based tea but surprisingly I actually really like it. I don’t think it is a tea I need to drink every day, but it is a nice evening oolong once in a while.

Wow I like this oolong!

I shouldn’t have steeped for 3 mins. I wish I had done a bit shorter, but it is amazing! And the tea leaves in this one are huge! I couldn’t believe it. They were full leaves. The taste of it is absolutely incredible.
This is very much a fruity tea. It’s very sweet but it is good. I get a lot of cinnamon and fruit to it. I think I’ll enjoy what I have left, but I’m not too sure if I would reorder. I have too many other teas that I love more.

I love the smell of this tea. I’m always so excited when I get to drink it!

This was a very pleasant tea, the nutty flavor was very enjoyable. Shout out to meganxpink for the share.

Very nutty, it doesn’t tase a thing like baklava but it is quite pleasant nonetheless. I’d say it has more of an archetypal “christmas” flavour than anything. I really enjoy this tea however, especially on a cold morning when reading. Best served hot.

I will however say, that you do not get your moneys worth compared to other teas by DAVIDStea. I was a bit disgruntled when I opened the jar to find a bag of dried fruit and nuts, with very little tea.

Hot, this was ok. Not great, but ok. Some sips were better than others. I was hoping for more cakey/pastry flavour, which I got maybe a hint of. For the most part, instead I found something more like chai. But not in a pleasing way. All spice, no tea!
As the cup cooled, oh dear that was not cool. Not cool at all!
I’ve never been a fan of chicory, but I find that in some teas it does really well, and not so much in others. Well I guess this is the not so much? Ick. Dislike.

Delicate toasted nuttiness. Too much walnut can make for bitterness, but this blend has just the right amount. Sweet enough to warrant it’s namesake with a long finish of cinnamon at the end. It’s a very enjoyable tea, brews up a nice like golden color. I’d buy it again. I got about 25g in the 2014-15 Winter Collection.