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Kelmishka drank Cherry Blossom by Harney & Sons

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Surprised I haven’t reviewed this one yet! This is a blend that I will always think of fondly. I went through chemo in spring 2021 and had to isolate from everyone except my partner—I couldn’t risk catching covid while my immune system was decimated. But one warm early spring day, my friend/neighbor invited us over for a safe, socially distant, outdoor cherry blossom party. She served this tea brewed up in her signature yellow Russel Wright teapot and fed us an assortment of snacks that even my chemo-addled taste buds enjoyed. After weeks of feeling like a husk of myself, it was so nice to feel the sun on my face and to chat with friends like a normal person. Plus, the tea tasted good—which did not always happen with hot beverages during chemo! My friend bought me a tin of it afterward, which was very sweet. Now whenever I enjoy it, it takes me back to one of the few bright spots during treatment.

…so, yes, I’m biased toward this tea. But I think it’s genuinely tasty! The cherry is super subtle and not at all medicinal, with the lightest floral note. There’s almost a blueberry element there too, layered on top of the smooth, mild green tea base. It’s not terribly sophisticated, but it’s inoffensive and reliably tasty and always makes me happy.

Flavors: Blueberry, Cherry, Smooth

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AJRimmer
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Aww what a nice memory!

gmathis
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Thank you for sharing that story! I have solar batteries that require massive doses of sun-on-your-face.

ashmanra
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What a beautiful gesture and wonderful memory! Thank you for sharing it.

Kelmishka
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Thanks, all!
Gmathis—saaame!

LuckyMe
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Such a beautiful memory. And I love cherry blossom flavored anything so this one will be on my radar.

tea-sipper
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yes, thanks for that memory. Wishing you all the great health!

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AJRimmer
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Aww what a nice memory!

gmathis
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Thank you for sharing that story! I have solar batteries that require massive doses of sun-on-your-face.

ashmanra
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What a beautiful gesture and wonderful memory! Thank you for sharing it.

Kelmishka
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Thanks, all!
Gmathis—saaame!

LuckyMe
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Such a beautiful memory. And I love cherry blossom flavored anything so this one will be on my radar.

tea-sipper
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yes, thanks for that memory. Wishing you all the great health!

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I was an anxious child who didn’t like change, so when my parents flew across the country for my grandfather’s wedding and left us kids with my aunt and uncle, I was a nervous wreck. Our first night at their house was tough. I couldn’t sleep, so I got up and padded into the kitchen, where my aunt was puttering around. She could tell I was distressed and offered to make me a cup of tea. It was just Celestial Seasonings’ peppermint tea, but it was exactly what I needed. The tea itself, the comfort it represented, the ritual of making it… I was enchanted. I’ve loved tea ever since.

I’m partial to strong, intense flavors and prefer loose-leaf to bagged, but I also appreciate the convenience of bags and sachets. I mostly drink my tea straight but once in a blue moon I’ll add a little plant-based milk, generally oat.

I live in Maryland, USA, with my partner, three dogs, and one cat. I’ve actually been a Steepster reader for years and years, but only started posting in late 2021. :)

When I’m not drinking tea (or sometimes WHILE I’m drinking tea!) I’m reading, rewatching comfort shows, going for a run, knitting, embroidering, hiking, or puttering in the garden. You can find me on Instagram at @kelmishka. (My account is private, but feel free to send a request!)

Favorite ingredients, flavors, etc.

Maple (all-time fave flavor!), vanilla, caramel, and all things dessert-y

Jasmine, lavender, violet, and most floral flavors

Most spices, although I go through phases and sometimes get bored of generic-feeling winter spice blends

Most fruity flavors

Matcha and other vegetal flavors

Not-so-favorite ingredients, flavors, etc.

Bergamot (…although it’s been growing on me lately!)

Hibiscus

Overly artificial flavors (banana, coconut, mango)

Overly herbacious blends, although this varies!

Stevia, monkfruit, and other sugar-alternative sweeteners — blech

Chocolate — it’s hard to get it right in tea, though I love real chocolate!

Animal products, including honey (long-time vegan checking in!)

My ratings

90-100: The best! Will almost definitely repurchase.

75-90: Really good, and potentially worthy of a restock.

60-75: Decent, if not terribly memorable.

50-60: In the “meh” range, but possibly for personal taste reasons.

35-50: I’m not a fan, and this is not very good tea.

20-35: Varying degrees of bad.

1-20: Actively bad. Like really bad. I can’t imagine anyone disagreeing.

Location

Maryland, USA

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