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drank Coconut Banana Muffin Rooibos by 52teas
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October 2021 Tea

This is a pretty lovely rooibos. Like I knew it would be alright because Anne’s bananas, but it also tastes (and makes my room smell) exactly like my mom’s buttery banana muffins – subbing the butter for coconut oil. Very good stuff. Also, the cinnamon levels in here are finally perfect for me (nutmeg is first, hurrah!) – thank you so much, Anne.

I don’t know why I made the point of drinking a caffeine-free beverage this evening if I was just going to drink a 45oz pot of Alfajores Yunnan Golden Needle immediately after though. I may regret this in a few hours but am pretty happy in the moment.

Flavors: Butter, Cinnamon, Coconut, Nutmeg

Preparation
195 °F / 90 °C 5 min, 0 sec
2 comments
ashmanra 3 years ago

Did you sleep at all?

Crowkettle 3 years ago

I did! I got under 6hrs, so that’s ok – but it was way too late.
Tonight will be better. No giant pots.

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ashmanra 3 years ago

Did you sleep at all?

Crowkettle 3 years ago

I did! I got under 6hrs, so that’s ok – but it was way too late.
Tonight will be better. No giant pots.

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I started my Steepster loose leaf adventure back in 2012. I can’t say I’m completely new anymore, but I still view oolong as a magical, extraterrestrial creature that unfurls in water.

My favourites are teas like Milk Oolong, Silver Needle,and Japanese Sencha/Gyokuro, or fruity and floral flavoured ones. However, I generally enjoy ALL the teas, including a good old cup of Earl Grey or Breakfast blend.

FAVOURITE INGREDIENTS/NOTES:

DESSERT FLAVOURS
Vanilla, Maple, Caramel, Butterscotch, Cream, Toffee, Nougat, Marzipan, Butter

FRUIT & BERRIES
Citrus Fruits, Passionfruit, Banana, Pineapple, Melons, Blackberry, Raspberry, Currants, Elderberry, Persimmon, Rhubarb..

SPICES
Ginger, Turmeric, Clove-forward chai, Cardamom

AROMATIC & HERBACEOUS NOTES
Sandalwood, Frankincense, Juniper, Eucalyptus, Mints

FLORALS
Lavender, Jasmine, Rose, Lilac, Violet, etc.

VEGGIE/GRAIN NOTES
Spinach, Grass, Hay, Cucumber, Rice, Sweet Potato

Less Preferred Flavours/Ingredients:
Stevia, Apple, Cocoa Nib, Almond, Licorice, Cinnamon-forward blends, Chinese Sencha

Subjective Rating System:
I don’t give a lot of low ratings out, since a) I tend to grab tea I know will appeal to me, and b) I don’t have a lot of strong dislikes.

90-100: Favourites. The Desert Island Teas.
80-89: Loved teas. Possibly staple-worthy.
70-79: Good teas, but I’m less likely to repurchase. Minor quibbles.
60-69: Ok teas. Likely a few preference and/or quality issues.
50-59: Cup of meh. Will do in a pinch.
11-49: Varying levels of undrinkable tea.
1-10: Nightmare tea from the chaos realms. This tea is the embodiment of the primordial swamp, an unholy abomination. It’s very gross and I’m almost positive it doesn’t exist.

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BC, Canada

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