Okay, time to try one of the high rollers here on Steepster. I’m always sort of nervous to try teas that are firm favorites around here… I know I won’t be shunned if I don’t love them but I’m still afraid I won’t love them. Hah. This is one of those creepy tree branch teas (I believe the other term is “spider legs”). The leaves are huge and black and very twisty and brittle. I’m surprised by the lack of dry scent – just a vague honey sweetness and some mustiness. I followed the recommended parameters (aside from the boiling water).
Yum, this smells like waffles! With honey and fruits notes, too. Becoming very excited! It tastes like waffles, too! Or to be more generic, it tastes like pastry, but there’s something about it that reminds me specifically of waffles. I definitely get a buttery texture and lovely honey flavor. There’s also that dark dried fruitiness that’s almost syrupy. And cinnamon? Mm! The aftertaste is grain and, in a few sips, fresh apricot. At the base of the flavor is a lovely rich caramelized brown sugar flavor, mm…
So yes, definitely waffles! I don’t necessarily get maple, so I suppose they would be waffles with a dark, caramelized fruit syrup and cinnamon whipped cream! Om nom nom!
Flavors: Apricot, Brown Sugar, Burnt Sugar, Butter, Cinnamon, Dried Fruit, Grain, Honey, Pastries, Raisins
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I love the waffletea :) :) :)
No, please I vote we officially refer to then as creep tree branch, and not that other term. Please, I don’t want to think of those tasty critters! Haha
I agree “creepy tea branch”!
Ooooooh waffles!!!
Hi! Just wondering if you have any of this tea available to swap? Its one of my all-time favs and I’m trying to get my hands on more of it since it has become unavailable =(
I love the waffletea :) :) :)
No, please I vote we officially refer to then as creep tree branch, and not that other term. Please, I don’t want to think of those tasty critters! Haha
I agree “creepy tea branch”!
Ooooooh waffles!!!
Hi! Just wondering if you have any of this tea available to swap? Its one of my all-time favs and I’m trying to get my hands on more of it since it has become unavailable =(