Trying this one again today since it’s been a long time since I’ve had it and I just tried a similar Thé des Moines by Le Palais des Thés. I think the main difference here is the addition of rose petals to this one, which I am certain that the LPdT blend does not have. I steeped this one the same way as the LPdT blend, which happens to be the recommended time and temp for this tea as well even though it’s a little hotter than I would normally brew a black/green blend.
Oh vanilla and jasmine, you are so not a combo that is good to me, and it’s not getting any better. It just smells… weird and unpleasant to me. I can’t place it. However! The flavor on this one is pretty nice, at least when it’s hot. It surprised me! There is a hint of sweetness, even, and the vanilla and jasmine tend to spend their time apart more, though there is some of that weirdness I dislike. But then, it’s cooling, and… bleh. Very similar to the LPdT blend. Better because it still seems smoother, but very very similar, and thus not my style.
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hmmm. don’t think I need to try this!
Yeah if you’ve tried the Le Palais des Thes version then you don’t really need to since they’re so similar!
What would you suggest trying from Mariage Freres aside from Marco Polo?
Hmm, I don’t think I’m the best person to ask because I haven’t tried a ton but the ones I have tried I haven’t liked all that much. There is something about the base tea they use in some of their blends that I dislike but some others don’t even seem to taste (?)… it’s weird.
hmmm. don’t think I need to try this!
Yeah if you’ve tried the Le Palais des Thes version then you don’t really need to since they’re so similar!
What would you suggest trying from Mariage Freres aside from Marco Polo?
Hmm, I don’t think I’m the best person to ask because I haven’t tried a ton but the ones I have tried I haven’t liked all that much. There is something about the base tea they use in some of their blends that I dislike but some others don’t even seem to taste (?)… it’s weird.