Mastress Alita’s sipdown challenge, March 2022: A tea flavored like your favorite pancake/waffle topping
This tea blend smells exactly like its namesake (I don’t remember buying this tea). I had a rough start with my first session, but sessions 2-4 were amazing (documented below). Overtime, I was increasingly reminded me of my favourite crepe: Lemon Sugar (yes, I know there are more exciting dessert and savoury varieties, but this is my absolute favourite. Also, yeesss, a crepe is only technically a pancake but I thrive on technicalities.).
1st attempt: Despite the amazing aroma, it steeped up way too bitter and chemical. Tastes a bit like Lemon Pledge Polish. This was a cup of great sadness.
2nd attempt: Ok, this tastes like something good. Lemon Glaze with powdered sugar on top of a bold malty black tea. Ethereal and brisk all at once!
3rd attempt: Less leaf is definitely better. I can get a delicious second steep out of this though.
4th attempt: aaaaand it’s gone. :(
Flavors: Brisk, Citrus, Frosting, Fruity, Lemon, Malt, Powdered Sugar
Oh, wow—Glazed Lemon Loaf with a little fuel behind it!
When I first tried this tea I was somewhat in Pledge-land, but fell in love with in during the last serving. It’s a good lemon!