Sniffing at my cup of this I notice an almond/cherry scent, but no banana! I can also smell something deeper and earthier behind it. I’m surprised at how many AQ2T selections have the suggested steeping temp of 200. Greens and blacks, which I’m used to having very different requirements. Still, I figure if a company bothers to put a temperature suggestion on there, they have probably done some trial and error… unless it’s Lupicia which has horrible steeping suggestions of boiling everything!
When I sip I’m getting the same flavor combo that I was smelling. I got a piece of dried banana in my steeper, but cherries are still coming through strong. It’s only on the aftertaste that I get a quick hint of banana. I added a little sugar and it hasn’t changed. Adding cream is making it yummier, but still no banana. I am a lover of artificial banana flavoring. If I’m expecting this to be a banana tea, I’m disappointed. If I’m not expecting banana, then it’s a nice enough cup with cream and sugar.
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I boil Lupicia’s Mango Oolong! One reason I love it so much is it can take anything… Just be careful you short steep when the water is that hot. :)
I have had a hard time getting into oolongs, but I think I have a Lupicia oolong that I can try that with. I was getting horrible cups of green tea following their instructions.
I don’t really like green tea, so I guess I didn’t notice when I tried them. :D
I boil Lupicia’s Mango Oolong! One reason I love it so much is it can take anything… Just be careful you short steep when the water is that hot. :)
I have had a hard time getting into oolongs, but I think I have a Lupicia oolong that I can try that with. I was getting horrible cups of green tea following their instructions.
I don’t really like green tea, so I guess I didn’t notice when I tried them. :D