The raspberry in this one is a little sherbet-like, which is nice, but overall a touch too bitter and metallic tasting to really be pleasant. I assume it’s the valerian since it’s in all three of the Twinings sleep teas I’ve tried and they all have a similar base profile that isn’t quite overcome by the differing flavourings. I added a spoonful of honey to my cup, but it’s not enough to change things significantly. This one I probably wouldn’t seek out again; the spiced apple is way better.
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Hi :) I’m Sarah, and I live in Suffolk in the UK. My tea obsession began when a friend introduced me to Teapigs around a decade ago. Since then, I’ve been insatiable. Steepster introduced me to a world of tea I never knew existed, and my goal is now to TRY ALL THE TEAS. Or most of them, anyway.
I still have a deep rooted (and probably life-long) preference for black tea. My all-time favourite is Assam, but Yunnan also occupies a place in my heart. Flavoured black tea can be a beautiful thing, and I like a good chai latte in the winter.
I’m still warming up to green teas (even after all this time!) I don’t think they’ll ever be my favourites, but I don’t hate them anymore. Oolongs, with the exception of the odd one or two, just don’t generally tend to float my boat. My exploration of pu’erh, both ripened and raw, continues.
Everything else I can take or leave, but I am still searching for the perfect fruit tea. One without hibiscus. That actually tastes of fruit.
My default brewing style is western with no additions. If I deviate from that it will be documented in the specific tasting note. If you would like me to review your teas please contact me via instagram @scheherazade_steeps
My rating system:
91-100: The Holy Grail. Flawless teas I will never forget.
81-90: Outstanding. Pretty much perfection, and happiness in a cup.
71-80: Amazing. A tea to savour, and one I’ll keep coming back to.
61-70: Very good. The majority of things are as they should be. A pleasing cup.
51-60: Good. Not outstanding, but has merit.
41-50: Average. It’s not horrible, but I’ve definitely had better. There’s probably still something about it I’m not keen on.
31-40: Almost enjoyable, but something about it is not for me.
11-30: Pretty bad. It probably makes me screw my face up when I take a sip, but it’s not completely undrinkable.
0-10: Ugh. No. Never again. To me, undrinkable.
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