Heirloom Bartlett Pear

Tea type
Fruit White Blend
Ingredients
Apple Pieces, Cinnamon, Cornflower Petals, Flavor, Nutmeg, Peach, Peach Flavour, Pear, White Tea
Flavors
Cinnamon, Floral, Fruity, Hay, Nutmeg, Paper, Pear, Perfume, Tangy, Apple, Oats, Sweet, Spices, Cream, Smooth, Creamy, Honey, Musty, Peach
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Bulk, Loose Leaf, Sachet
Caffeine
Low
Certification
Not available
Edit tea info Last updated by Debbie
Average preparation
180 °F / 82 °C 2 min, 45 sec 3 g 13 oz / 391 ml

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  • “2022 sipdown no. 40 Freshly steeped this has a lovely scent of pear with hints of cinnamon, akin to a warm apple (pear) crisp coming out of the oven. The pear flavour stays throughout the cup and...” Read full tasting note
  • “Harney has captured the authentic taste of pear! There’s depth to the pear flavor; it’s juicy, tangy and floral verging perfumey. The mellow cinnamon and nutmeg add a spiced touch and the...” Read full tasting note
  • “I feel really bad because I just realized that the Harney & Sons sample pouches are compostable. How cool is that? I am really enjoying this one as the pear notes are quite real as opposed to...” Read full tasting note
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  • “I’m always on the lookout for a nice pear tea, and this definitely fits the bill! The fresh pear, and mild spices work very well with the white base. Very pleasant and mild, and the pear flavor is...” Read full tasting note
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From Harney & Sons

Heirloom Bartlett Pear tea is a fruit-filled lovesong to the light, sweet leaves of Mutan white tea and crisp flavors of Bartlett pears. The silvery white and green Mutan leaves mingle with delicately succulent pieces of pear, apple, and peach. Spice notes of nutmeg and two kinds of cinnamon add a touch of zing. The result is a multifaceted, beautifully layered infusion that’s light and warming in every cup.

Ingredients:
White tea, pear pieces, apple pieces, peach pieces, pear flavor, nutmeg, cinnamon, white cornflowers, peach flavor. Contains natural flavors.

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Since 1983 Harney & Sons has been the source for fine teas. We travel the globe to find the best teas and accept only the exceptional. We put our years of experience to work to bring you the best Single-Estate teas, and blends beyond compare.

16 Tasting Notes

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2022 sipdown no. 40

Freshly steeped this has a lovely scent of pear with hints of cinnamon, akin to a warm apple (pear) crisp coming out of the oven. The pear flavour stays throughout the cup and is really like warm, liquified pear. I get no candy-like flavour whatsoever. A really lovely pear tea. I didn’t try this cold because it was so tasty warm! If I was wanting for a flavoured white or pear tea, I would consider this one for sure.

Thanks for sharing Cameron!

Preparation
175 °F / 79 °C 3 min, 0 sec 3 g 13 OZ / 384 ML
Cameron B.

I love this one! So perfect for fall too.

Courtney

It really is! :)

Kelmishka

This sounds so good!

Courtney

It surprised me! I would definitely consider ordering it. :)

ashmanra

I love it, Ashman finds pear to be floral tasting and he doesn’t like it. It isn’t floral to me. (Shrug)

Cameron B.

I find pear a bit floral in some teas, but I think the little bit of warming spice keeps it at bay in this one.

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Harney has captured the authentic taste of pear! There’s depth to the pear flavor; it’s juicy, tangy and floral verging perfumey. The mellow cinnamon and nutmeg add a spiced touch and the hay-like white tea base complements. I want more from the base though! Was hoping for some of the creaminess of bai mudan that others have noted. It does taste papery in a second steep. Regardless, it’s a great late summer to fall transition tea.

If Kiki likes this, and I get the feeling she’ll love it, I will buy a tin so we can sip this together. Thank you for sharing, Cameron :)

Flavors: Cinnamon, Floral, Fruity, Hay, Nutmeg, Paper, Pear, Perfume, Tangy

Preparation
185 °F / 85 °C 3 min, 0 sec 2 g 8 OZ / 236 ML
Cameron B.

I like this one too! One of the few pear teas I’ve been pleased with.

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1290 tasting notes

I feel really bad because I just realized that the Harney & Sons sample pouches are compostable. How cool is that?

I am really enjoying this one as the pear notes are quite real as opposed to being candy like. I am maybe wishing for slightly more prominent spice notes but maybe I just need to mix up my sample pouch again. Flavored white teas usually don’t work out for me most of the time they just have no flavor imo. This one is reminiscent to eating a juicy pear and is not disappointing at all. I would definitely be willing to buy some more of this. I also think this tea would be a great gift.

Flavors: Apple, Fruity, Oats, Pear, Sweet

Preparation
185 °F / 85 °C 2 min, 45 sec 2 tsp 14 OZ / 414 ML
ashmanra

I didn’t know their packages were compostable! Wonderful!

Cameron B.

This is one of my favorites from Harney!

Lexie Aleah

@Ashmanra I just noticed it says so in fine print on the back of my sample pouches. It says it takes about 90 days though.

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1662 tasting notes

I’m always on the lookout for a nice pear tea, and this definitely fits the bill! The fresh pear, and mild spices work very well with the white base. Very pleasant and mild, and the pear flavor is very authentic.

Flavors: Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Pear

Preparation
160 °F / 71 °C 2 min, 0 sec

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I found this to be a lovely, light tea with a nice fruit flavor. It reminded me of pears sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar. I drank it with just a touch of sweetener and nothing else. I really like this blend but after several samples I realize it’s not my cup of tea (sorry, couldn’t resist). I’m just not a fan of white tea. They’re too delicate and fussy for me. I prefer heartier, bolder blends.

So, if you’re a fan of white teas and enjoy fruit blends, this tea should be right up your alley. It’s delicious. If Harney ever releases this with a black tea base, I’ll be all over it!

Flavors: Cinnamon, Fruity, Spices

Preparation
175 °F / 79 °C 3 min, 0 sec 3 tsp 16 OZ / 473 ML

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Thank you Cameron B. :D

First pear tea I’ve ever tried. Because I’m so new to flavored teas, after reading some of these reviews/comments, sounds like good pear teas are hard to find. I guess I got lucky since this one tastes like pear, has real pear, and has nice nutmeg and cinnamon notes that blend well with it. It’s smooth, mellow, light-bodied. Yummy. It’s also my first Harney & Sons tea. ^^ If I make an order there, I’ll include this one. :D

Flavors: Apple, Cinnamon, Fruity, Nutmeg, Pear, Spices

Preparation
185 °F / 85 °C 2 min, 45 sec 4 g 12 OZ / 354 ML
Cameron B.

I would agree that a good pear tea is difficult to find, and especially a good fresh pear tea! I’m glad you like this one too.

Kawaii433

I did :D. Thank you again.

tea-sipper

First Harney tea! You have much from them to enjoy yet. :D

Kawaii433

hehe Sure seems like it if they taste like this one. :D

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1886 tasting notes

Hmm this tea reminds me a lot of one I tried in a swap a few months ago called something like empress white. This is a fruity flavor I enjoy, but I wouldn’t call it pear necessarily. I think DavidsTea has the best pear tea I’ve tried. This one is light and free from bitterness. It’s tasty, but I’m glad I only ordered the sample size! It’s not this tea’s fault, though. I just prefer a bolder flavor than most white teas can give.

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365 Days of Tea Challenge – Day 15

Ahhh my love, we meet again…

I absolutely adore this one. Pear is one of my favorite flavors in theory, but I’m often disappointed in its execution. It’s often either overwhelmed by other notes, or it lacks the crispness that I long for.

But this tea executes it perfectly, in my opinion! The white base is a great choice – it’s soft and mellow with a comforting oat-y flavor that’s light enough to support the pear while letting it shine. The pear flavor here is delightfully crisp and fresh, just like a firm and juicy pear. There’s just a light kiss of warming spice to give it an added comfort factor without making it seem like pear crumble.

Nom nom nom. And what a lovely tin, too! This one will definitely be a permanent resident of my cupboard, lovingly restocked each and every time I sip it down.

Bumping the rating!

P.S. – I’m halfway through the first month of my 365 Days of Tea challenge! Yay!

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Flavors: Cinnamon, Creamy, Hay, Oats, Pear, Smooth, Sweet

Preparation
185 °F / 85 °C 2 min, 30 sec 2 tsp 12 OZ / 354 ML
Sil

mmmm should try this one eventually. Good pear teas really are hard to find!

Cameron B.

Let me know if you’d like to do a swap! ❤

Sil

Haha I’d love to but totally not a good time for that. My brain is fried with kidddo coming in 11 wks….so much to do, and work isn’t slowing down!

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2930 tasting notes

I am very excited to post my first note that is part of….

Mastress Alita’s Sipdown Challenge!

I hope I am doing this right! I have always wondered how you guys knew what to drink and I finally asked the Mastress herself. She set me on the right path!

This is far from a sipdown. Once I tasted this tea years ago I decided that it would probably be one I would always keep on shelf. So even if I finished this tin I would just get more next time I place a Harney order.

Still, it has been neglected for a while and if I understand how to do this, today is National Pear Day and we are supposed to drink a pear tea.

Breakfast was a cinnamon crunch bagel from Panera so this “paired” (ha ha lil pun there) very nicely.

The white base and spices are pretty much perfect for pear. I am always surprised at how much flavor and really lovely body the cup has. Guests tend to love it, even if they are not devoted tea drinkers.

I get more cinnamon than nutmeg for sure, and I guess it is the lear itself that makes this tea round and smooth and silky. The cinnamon isn’t sharp and hot like their Hot Cinnamon Spice, not at all. It is well balanced.

Evol Ving Ness

And where does one find this list of what to drink and when? (not that I will, because, you know, rebel child.)

ashmanra

In the discussion threads, and the title is something Mastress Alita’s sipdown thread. This while month is just to drink holiday themed teas with the exception of a few days that have more specific prompts like pear tea for National Pear Day.

Evol Ving Ness

The chances of me checking the thread AND then being able to locate the specific teas that fall into the specific categories are slim.

Mastress Alita

“2021 Sipdown Progress Thread” in the forums. It’s been going on all year, though interest has waned a lot after the first few months with only a few people still finding theming useful for making progress on sipdowns. Next year I’ll either drop theming altogether and just have it be a place for people to record/keep track of their progress over the year (which is its main purpose, anyway), or do sort of a short “scavenger hunt” list for each month with no designated days.

Cameron B.

Love this tea, probably my favorite pear tea! :D

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