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Scheherazade drank TEA Wells by Bird & Blend Tea Co.

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The last of the B&B store blends, this time for Tunbridge Wells. It’s a sencha base, with orange, apple, rosehip, hibi, and cornflowers. As you might expect, it’s seriously pretty. Bird & Blends floral teas have to be some of the most aesthetically pleasing blends in existence!

I’ve been a bit wary of green teas recently, but this one was surprisingly easy to drink. I actually got through two cups without really thinking about it, although work was busy (and distracting!) this morning, so that probably had something to do with it. I paid attention for my third cup, though! It’s a light floral, with just a hint of tartness from the hibi/rosehip. There’s quite a lot of orange, reminiscent of undiluted cordial (although obviously a lot weaker) . It reminds me a bit of B&B’s Deckchair Dreaming, even though they’re quite different blends. I think it’s something about the floral background, and then the hibi/fruit contrast…and there’s something in the scent that’s similar, too.

This one’s really nice! I’m not usually a big fan of floral teas, but this one’s good.

Preparation

180 °F / 82 °C 3 min, 0 sec 1 tsp

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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.