This is a lovely black with a melange of stone fruits that remind me of the orchards in the south island where I grew up. I’m getting apricots, nectarines, plum, maybe a touch of fresh dark cherries. The stone fruits come through more strongly in fragrance than taste. When it’s raining and dreary, like it is today, and I’m after something comforting, this is my go-to cup with milk. Sometimes with sugar, but not often.
Time for a profile update. I’ve been on Steepster since early 2012, and my tastes have expanded since then.
I generally take my tea straight, although occasionally blacks may end up with a splash of milk if I’m after a certain comfort factor. Right now, I’m going through a black phase, although white and oolongs still remain my secret favourite children. Honeybush and Rooibos are still a case-by-case basis.
Likes: Coconut, Peach, Honeydew, Various Melons, Lychee, Nectarine, [Blood and normal] Orange, Tangerine, Berries in general, but specifically Strawberry and Raspberry, Chocolate, Pumpkin, Caramel, Pecan…
Dislikes: Licorice, Coffee, Grapefruit…
I (still) haven’t perfected a rating table as of yet, so here’s some bad tea jokes instead!
What is a baby teapots favorite game?
Pekoe-boo.
What does a teapot say to it’s lover?
O, dajarling!
How long does it take to ship tea from China by slow boat?
Oolong Time!
What does a tea bag do when it’s tired?
It seeps.
What do lady teapots like to wear?
String of Earls!
Why did the tea get away?
Because it was loose.
New Zealand
I picked this up on my most recent tea acquisition spree. Can’t wait to try it out – Your review sounds so yummy!
I absolutely adore it. Hope you enjoy it and I’ll keep an eye out for your review!