Well, after Googling “Cherimoya” (I’m Idahoan, any fruit or veg more exotic than the humble potato is likely something I have never heard of or tasted) I am very wary about this tea… many sites are comparing the flavor of this South American fruit to banana, and anyone that takes the time to read what I write here on Steepster knows I am the one person that hates banana teas. But… it isn’t just like, a general dislike. We’re talking extreme aversion. To the extremes that if someone is eating a banana in the same room as me I’ll retch, or if I smell the peel in a breakroom garbage can, it’ll set off my gag reflex. Everything about the taste, smell, texture, and even artificial banana sets me off. I don’t know why I’m this way. No other food is like that for me.
So, here is this cup of green rooibos (and I really like green rooibos!) steeping in front of me. I don’t smell banana coming off the cup, at least… more of a pineapple/papaya aroma, with a slight hint of stonefruit. I taste… mostly peach? Yes, I think I’m tasting peach, with this sort of tropical (that pineapple/papaya flavor) aftertaste. A little pear-like, as well. Maybe my Idahoan palate just doesn’t really know what to compare this fruity flavor too. Surprisingly, I’m not really even getting apple, despite the fruit being called a “custard apple.” But I can’t taste banana, at least.
I’m not sure how I feel about it… what I’m tasting is like a weird fruit salad combination, and while I like any of these elements in their own right, I’m not sure how I feel about this peach/pineapple/papaya/pear salad. It is definitely interesting, and I’m glad to expand my palate in that regard, but I don’t think this is something I would care to have around… maybe as iced tea? Hmm… With this small of amount of leaf I prepared a warm cuppa, but I am now thinking that perhaps this would have sat better with me as a cold brew. If we ever cross paths again, perhaps!
Flavors: Fruity, Peach, Pear, Pineapple, Stonefruit, Sweet, Tropical
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Well yay for no banana! XD
I’ve occasionally found cherimoyas at farmer’s markets in California or at specialty fruit stand stores that get all fancy with their importing. Maybe a fancy Whole Foods like store in Austin. It’s kind of a random fruit to see in a tea!
I’m totally baffled and slightly amused at how opposite we are in regards to banana! LOL!
Well yay for no banana! XD
I’ve occasionally found cherimoyas at farmer’s markets in California or at specialty fruit stand stores that get all fancy with their importing. Maybe a fancy Whole Foods like store in Austin. It’s kind of a random fruit to see in a tea!
I’m totally baffled and slightly amused at how opposite we are in regards to banana! LOL!