I can smell butterscotch and even taste it midsip, but then it dives into bitter citrus zest, pith, and seed territory in a way that doesn’t mesh well for me (I did steep this for longer so it’s brisker than previous cups). There’s a hint of blood orange in the finish and lingering taste, and it becomes more distinctive as I sip away at my cup. I’m reminded a bit of “Grapefruit Creme Brulee” as time passes, or, oddly, of an Orange Julius.
I think I want more butterscotch and a sweeter orange (or some other ingredient/flavour combo to give this a sweet and creamy edge over the tartness – like banana, possibly?). Interesting concept though!
Flavors: Astringent, Brisk, Butterscotch, Citrus Zest, Floral, Orange, Tart
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Ooh, blood orange, banana, butterscotch? Could be interesting. I felt the same about this tea – I expected something more flavourful and decadent. Wouldn’t change the base, though, just add flavouring!
I believe Roswell suggested banana-blood orange as well, but I’ve also got bananas on the brain because of Orange Julius (banana, orange, egg/cream smoothie monstrosity. Could be good.).
But any increase in flavour would be nice here. My previous sessions with this tea weren’t half as flavourful or distinctive as this last cup; the tea would’ve gradually grown on me if I’d gotten it to steep up like this every time!
Wait, do Canadian Orange Julius’ put banana in it? Cause the ones here certainly don’t… (or I would’ve had many a sick mall outing as a teenager…)
Nooo, you’re good!
I haven’t had an OJ in too long, but as a child I think my parents customized for half/half of the Orange Original and the Strawberry Banana Original (or requested the addition of banana in the Orange Original; memory is foggy, but I got Orange and Banana together sometimes, somehow.).
Ah, I see! I don’t think I’ve had one since said teenage mall outings, back in the 90s… oof!
We have a combination Dairy Queen/Orange Julius in our mall. Could’ve had one when we were there the other day, but a Mr. Misty was calling my name…
Ooh, blood orange, banana, butterscotch? Could be interesting. I felt the same about this tea – I expected something more flavourful and decadent. Wouldn’t change the base, though, just add flavouring!
I believe Roswell suggested banana-blood orange as well, but I’ve also got bananas on the brain because of Orange Julius (banana, orange, egg/cream smoothie monstrosity. Could be good.).
But any increase in flavour would be nice here. My previous sessions with this tea weren’t half as flavourful or distinctive as this last cup; the tea would’ve gradually grown on me if I’d gotten it to steep up like this every time!
Wait, do Canadian Orange Julius’ put banana in it? Cause the ones here certainly don’t… (or I would’ve had many a sick mall outing as a teenager…)
Nooo, you’re good!
I haven’t had an OJ in too long, but as a child I think my parents customized for half/half of the Orange Original and the Strawberry Banana Original (or requested the addition of banana in the Orange Original; memory is foggy, but I got Orange and Banana together sometimes, somehow.).
Ah, I see! I don’t think I’ve had one since said teenage mall outings, back in the 90s… oof!
We have a combination Dairy Queen/Orange Julius in our mall. Could’ve had one when we were there the other day, but a Mr. Misty was calling my name…