I got this cup for free as part of my Frequent Steeper birthday redemption!
This definitely tastes of maple, pumpkin, and spices. And I think I taste the cream as well. Tasty, but I’m not a huge pumpkin spice person – just wanted to try this because it smelled so sweet and full of maple. However, there’s a sour aftertaste to this tea that I don’t like.
Anyway, I’m glad I got a chance to try this, even if only to confirm this is just a happy little one-off for me.
Updated March 2016:
I’m a writer and editor who’s fallen in love with loose-leaf tea. I’ve also set up a site for tea reviews at http://www.booksandtea.ca – an excellent excuse to keep on buying and trying new blends. There will always be more to discover!
In the meantime, since joining Steepster in January 2014, I’ve gotten a pretty good handle on my likes and dislikes
Likes: Raw/Sheng pu’erh, sobacha, fruit flavours, masala chais, jasmine, mint, citrus, ginger, Ceylons, Chinese blacks, rooibos.
Dislikes (or at least generally disinclined towards): Hibiscus, rosehip, chamomile, licorice, lavender, really vegetal green teas, shu/ripe pu’erh.
Things I generally decide on a case-by-case basis: Oolong, white teas.
Still need to do my research on: matcha
I rarely score teas anymore, but if I do, here’s the system I follow:
100-85: A winner!
84-70: Pretty good. This is a nice, everyday kind of tea.
69-60: Decent, but not up to snuff.
59-50: Not great. Better treated as an experiment.
49-0: I didn’t like this, and I’m going to avoid it in the future. Blech.
Toronto, ON, Canada
Oh. The sour note could be the honeybush. It’s something I’ve noticed if it’s not an excellent quality one. Or Apple pieces if there’s Apple in it.
Hmm, interesting. I don’t drink a lot of honeybush, so that’s good to know.