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tea-sipper drank Floral Nectar by Simpson & Vail

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Another unique blend from S&V. This is a black tea with plenty of lavender and a hint of fruit flavor… though I’m not sure I’m noticing much fruit flavor. It’s supposed to be apricot, and if I notice any it’s only the hint of a flavor in the first cup. It’s not surprising because there is SO MUCH fresh lavender here. So much. But it’s delicious. The black tea is very light, so if I had to guess with my eyes closed I’d say I was drinking a lavender blend, with no black tea at all. The black tea is a little light for me. Of course, I might not have steeped the second cup long enough or with boiling water. I’d really love that ‘nectar’ to be much more noticeable. But this tea is a win for lavender anyway.
Steep #1 // 1 teaspoon for a full mug// 10 minutes after boiling // 3 minute steep
Steep #2 // few minutes after boiling // 3 minute steep

Flavors: Lavender

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Mastress Alita
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Mmm, lavender! I will definitely sample this one, thanks for including some in the teabox.

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You’re welcome! I hope you love it. :D

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Mastress Alita
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Mmm, lavender! I will definitely sample this one, thanks for including some in the teabox.

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You’re welcome! I hope you love it. :D

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