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I was sure I’d tried this one before, but I didn’t see a Steepster review from me, so I added a small bag to my most recent AU order. When I tasted this hot, it was pretty off-putting. It had such a floral tang combined with the black tea that it started to take on a metallic vibe. I put it in the fridge, and now I’m drinking it cold with soy milk. It’s drinkable now, but still not delicious. It’s too metallic, and I don’t think I like this particular elderberry flavoring.

Dustin

I wonder if it’s one of those teas that needs a little aging to mellow out and merge the flavors in the cupboard.

AJRimmer

Ha I made this order in September and am just getting around to opening this one :P caffeinated teas are hard to get through in my house!

Dustin

LOL! I’m out of ideas then!

beerandbeancurd

I’ve been pretty hard on AU, but this is one of my faves from them. I like it iced. It is quite distinct with that violet (and elderberry, as you note), though, so it might just not be your thing?

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Dustin

I wonder if it’s one of those teas that needs a little aging to mellow out and merge the flavors in the cupboard.

AJRimmer

Ha I made this order in September and am just getting around to opening this one :P caffeinated teas are hard to get through in my house!

Dustin

LOL! I’m out of ideas then!

beerandbeancurd

I’ve been pretty hard on AU, but this is one of my faves from them. I like it iced. It is quite distinct with that violet (and elderberry, as you note), though, so it might just not be your thing?

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I’m an event planner who always has multiple mugs of tea beside me. Hobbies other than tea include board games, video games, cooking international dishes, science fiction, hiking, jigsaw puzzles, tap dancing, reading, listening to podcasts, and playing with my troublesome kitties.

Favorite flavors: dessert flavors, nutty, melon, mint, strawberry, anything rooibos-related.

Don’t prefer: Smoky, rosemary, savory flavors, floral (other than lavender), plain tea.

I always drink flavored tea, and preferably caffeine-free or black. I’ll try just about anything though! Let me know if you’re interested in a swap!

My ratings are kind of meaningless, but basically
90-100 pretty perfect
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70-79 good, but not the best
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1-59 varying degrees of dislike

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