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This tea opens with deep, fruity notes of apple and something like dried apricot. (I’ve only ever had dried apricot, so the taste immediately reminds me of the chewy texture. Weird!) Soon after, it gains a honey sweetness and very light whispers of cream. All of this is underscored by brandy and the bitter touch of pecan skins. Not unpleasantly bitter, mind you. The tea base lends a mineral, rocky taste that pairs quite nicely with the cinnamon/apple/brandy/pecan combination. It’s a definite winner…I won’t have any trouble finishing off the ounce I have, though it will be missed when it’s gone.

Flavors: Apple, Apple Skins, Brandy, Cream, Floral, Fruity, Honey, Mineral, Pecan

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I have met such lovely, kind individuals on Steepster and am so glad to have become a part of this community!

Pure black teas are my favorite. I drink black tea daily and I try to keep a variety on hand. I also enjoy white tea, matcha, puerh, and the occasional oolong. In general I try to stay away from flavored teas—especially those with artificial flavorings—but I will make rare exceptions, and I do enjoy a well crafted blend of straight teas. Things I (usually) don’t like: green oolongs, rooibos, straight green teas.

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90+ The very best! Teas that I always need in my cupboard!
85-89 Teas that I enjoy immensely and will try to keep around.
80-84 Makes a very pleasing cup. I will enjoy drinking them, but won’t necessarily try to keep around. (There are exceptions.)
70-79 Decent, but could be better.
60-69 Mediocre.
40-59 Gross. I might still try to finish the cup.
39 & under Undrinkable. I probably dumped this cup. Depending on the specific rating, I probably threw the rest of the tea out as well.

Some of my favorite tea companies are:
-Whispering Pines Tea Co.
-Verdant Tea
-Mandala Tea

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