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Scheherazade drank Jasmine Romance by Ahmad Tea

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260/365

It’s the season for trying things I don’t usually like, apparently. Jasmine is something I’ve never really got on with, along with floral teas in general, although I do return to it from time to time just to see what might (or might not) have happened in the intervening period.

This is a green tea blended with jasmine, and in its dry form the scent at least is fairly delicate. No floral olfactory assault here. To taste, it’s also pretty subtle; a nice, smooth green base with a light touch of sweet jasmine. It’s not too heavily perfumed, which is a bonus for me; it’s more like the scent of jasmine on the air during an evening walk than drowning in a vat of jasmine flowers. An impression, rather than an immersion.

I’d not hurry to pick up more because on the whole jasmine still isn’t my thing. This one’s not so bad, though. It doesn’t make me scrunch my face up, at least.

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180 °F / 82 °C 2 min, 30 sec

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Hi :) I’m Sarah, and I live in Norfolk in the UK. My tea obsession began when a friend introduced me to Teapigs a good few years ago now. Since then, I’ve been insatiable. Steepster introduced me to a world of tea I never knew existed, and my goal is now to TRY ALL THE TEAS. Or most of them, anyway.

I still have a deep rooted (and probably life-long) preference for black tea. My all-time favourite is Assam, but Ceylon and Darjeeling also occupy a place in my heart. Flavoured black tea can be a beautiful thing, and I like a good chai latte in the winter.

I also drink a lot of rooibos/honeybush tea, particularly on an evening. Sometimes they’re the best dessert replacements, too. White teas are a staple in summer — their lightness and delicate nature is something I can always appreciate on a hot day.

I’m still warming up to green teas and oolongs. I don’t think they’ll ever be my favourites, with a few rare exceptions, but I don’t hate them anymore. My experience of these teas is still very much a work-in-progress. I’m also beginning to explore pu’erh, both ripened and raw. That’s my latest challenge!

I’m still searching for the perfect fruit tea. One without hibiscus. That actually tastes of fruit.

You’ve probably had enough of me now, so I’m going to shut up. Needless to say, though, I really love tea. Long may the journey continue!

My rating system:

91-100: The Holy Grail. Flawless teas I will never forget.

81-90: Outstanding. Pretty much perfection, and happiness in a cup.

71-80: Amazing. A tea to savour, and one I’ll keep coming back to.

61-70: Very good. The majority of things are as they should be. A pleasing cup.

51-60: Good. Not outstanding, but has merit.

41-50: Average. It’s not horrible, but I’ve definitely had better. There’s probably still something about it I’m not keen on.

31-40: Almost enjoyable, but something about it is not for me.

11-30: Pretty bad. It probably makes me screw my face up when I take a sip, but it’s not completely undrinkable.

0-10: Ugh. No. Never again. To me, undrinkable.