Sample sent with my Dammann order. The name of this is so much fun. I think ‘coquelicot’ is now my favorite word ever.
I have to admit I’m very intrigued from the description of this tea. Poppy? Biscuit (I’m assuming cookie-biscuit more than, say, dinner-style biscuit)? Marzipan? These things just don’t compute.
The smell of the dry leaf is very strong. Like, pull yourself back immediately because it’s overwhelming strong. On second (further back) sniff, I get syrupy cherry and cookie. This is really highly reviewed on here but I’m not quite sure how I feel about it so far.
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Brewed tea smells much the same, if less strong. A lightly floral cherry/raspberry sugar cookie. I don’t get strictly marzipan but I imagine this is because the nuttiness blends in with the cookie notes. This is just how it tastes, too… unfortunately, I don’t enjoy raspberry and that is probably why I am not overly in love with this.
The quality of the blend, like all Dammann teas, is outstanding. The tea has a great texture, the base is perfectly complimented with the flavoring. Apparently poppy tastes like raspberries in my mouth, though, so I won’t be buying more.
I will, however, try to work the word ‘coquelicot’ into conversations as much as possible…
Welcome back!!! Hope everything gets sorted out for you soon!
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Welcome back, glad you are safely in tea country. All will be well!
Good choice for your welcome-back-to-civilization tea!
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Nice to see from you again! Apartment hunting is no picnic… I feel for ya!
Yay you’re back! Good luck with the apartment. :)
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Welcome back! Find any dinosaurs?
welcome back!
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