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Miami Melon is the third of four teas that I ordered during DavidsTEA’s Black Friday/Holiday sale. I know this is more regarded as a summertime tea, but I honestly love drinking fruit infusions year round, and melon is one of my FAVORITE flavors. Had a tough time choosing between Miami Melon and Cherry Lucuma when ordering, but went with this.

Its important to note that this is a very fruit heavy blend, so two ounces of this might not last as long as you’re used to. However, don’t let that turn you away from it. I found that I got plenty of flavor out of one teaspoon of the dry blend, as opposed to 1.5. The aroma for the dry blend literally smells like dried fruits you might pick up and eat as a snack, though the herbs its paired with keep it from being overwhelming.

Steeped this longer than other infusions as well, at nearly seven minutes, to extract all the flavor I could. The liquid steeps a faint pinkish amber that is appealing to see and smell. I do notice that the melon smells less sugary and artificial after steeping too, so again, don’t be put off.

The taste of this is very fruit heavy and almost juice like. Warm, it’s almost like a cider or pressed juice. It will warm you through pleasantly without becoming either cloying or astringent. As it cools, its juice-like qualities enhance and its extremely refreshing.

Definitely another winner.

Flavors: Dried Fruit, Fruit Punch, Honeydew, Melon, Nectar, Sweet

Preparation
190 °F / 87 °C 7 min, 0 sec 1 tsp 10 OZ / 295 ML

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Hi! My name is Misha. I’m a young woman living with a variety of chronic illnesses and disabilities and making my way through life with the most incredible service dog by my side. Without Jenna, I don’t know where I’d be.

I have loved drinking tea since I was little, but only got into loose leaf teas when I graduated college in 2015. My fiance, who is a tea lover in his own right, gave me the push I needed to get started, and I’ve never looked back.

I love sweet, decadent and fruity teas. Vanilla, lavender, and honey flavors are my go to in winter, while peach, melon and other fruits dominate my tea choices in the warmer months.

I struggle to enjoy straightforward vegetal teas like most pure green or oolong teas, though I will try them. I’m hoping to expand my horizons as I learn and experience more, too.

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