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I steeped this tea for 3 1/2 minutes, and I think that was too long for my taste. There is a bit more bitterness to this tea than I like. I also think this tea is much better iced than hot.

As an iced tea I can taste the peppery notes from the Yunnan, which I wasn’t getting when it was hot. Very pleasant. A hint of citrus and definitely a sharp floral note. Not getting as much lavender as I would like, nor am I getting much of the fig.

Overall, I like this tea quite a bit, although I think Noël en Provence is still my favorite (thus far!) from Dammann Freres.

Preparation
Boiling 3 min, 30 sec
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I found that the second infusion is much better than the first with this tea. I can taste the FIG and it is yum, yum, yum delicious! The tea is much smoother, there is a little less of the spicy note coming from the Yunnan. I really liked the spicy note, but, I think it may have interfered a bit with the softer fruit flavors… so infusion one – enjoy the tea; infusion two – enjoy the flavors!

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I found that the second infusion is much better than the first with this tea. I can taste the FIG and it is yum, yum, yum delicious! The tea is much smoother, there is a little less of the spicy note coming from the Yunnan. I really liked the spicy note, but, I think it may have interfered a bit with the softer fruit flavors… so infusion one – enjoy the tea; infusion two – enjoy the flavors!

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My favorite teas are Yellow Teas with most Oolong teas at a close second. As far as “flavored” teas go, I love Earl Grey, Chocolate and Jasmine teas.

I also am intrigued by flavored teas with an unusual or unique flavor combination, which is why I was very excited to be the Mad Tea Artist of 52Teas!

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