I like this one, although I initially found the smell off-putting (black currants + mint)! I ended up adding milk to my last cup, and not only did it work but it tasted better than the pot of Santa’s Secret that my parents were drinking (PGGB has more heft and dimensions). So weird (in the best possible way).

I know it’s a gimmick, but I also appreciate the glitter here.

Flavors: Black Currant, Candy, Fruity, Herbaceous, Malt, Mint, Sweet, Tart

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Boiling 4 min, 0 sec
Cameron B.

I hated the smell of this one but liked the taste ha ha. And it’s nice that the glitter is restrained and doesn’t make a mess everywhere like some glittery teas!

Martin Bednář

I do not recall this being with glitter at all :O

derk

The glitter was not overdone and was difficult to see because of the swampy brew.

Crowkettle

For the life of me, I could never remember the glitter between sessions. I may as well have been experiencing “the shimmer” for the first time every time I made up a cup (cue: "oh, yeah – the glitter!) D:

It is such a tea.

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Cameron B.

I hated the smell of this one but liked the taste ha ha. And it’s nice that the glitter is restrained and doesn’t make a mess everywhere like some glittery teas!

Martin Bednář

I do not recall this being with glitter at all :O

derk

The glitter was not overdone and was difficult to see because of the swampy brew.

Crowkettle

For the life of me, I could never remember the glitter between sessions. I may as well have been experiencing “the shimmer” for the first time every time I made up a cup (cue: "oh, yeah – the glitter!) D:

It is such a tea.

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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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