Since bananas foster is set on fire, it makes a lot of sense thematically that this tea tastes a bit smoky. I don’t happen to like smoky teas, but luckily the smoke is relatively mild. It’s still a bit too much, but I can stand it. I also taste some green banana. This certainly isn’t one of my preferred 52teas blends, but it does a decent job at the flavor profile. I would have liked to see more caramelized dessertiness instead of just raw banana and smoky black tea. I found that shortening the steep time decreased the smoke flavor, but then I tasted some meatiness from the tea instead. I’d still say I sort of like it…but I wouldn’t want this version of it again.
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I’m an event planner who always has multiple mugs of tea beside me. Hobbies other than tea include board games, video games, cooking international dishes, science fiction, hiking, jigsaw puzzles, tap dancing, reading, listening to podcasts, and playing with my troublesome kitties.
Favorite flavors: dessert flavors, nutty, melon, mint, strawberry, anything rooibos-related.
Don’t prefer: Smoky, rosemary, savory flavors, floral (other than lavender), plain tea.
I always drink flavored tea, and preferably caffeine-free or black. I’ll try just about anything though! Let me know if you’re interested in a swap!
My ratings are kind of meaningless, but basically
90-100 pretty perfect
80-89 really good
70-79 good, but not the best
60-69 okay, but probably not for me
1-59 varying degrees of dislike
Location
US
