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Shae drank Pink Rose Oolong by Saint Simons Tea Company

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I’m not sure how long this steeped, maybe 3-4 minutes, and the temperature I’m also unsure of. It was definitely under 175°-185° so I let it steep a little longer than I normally would have. The result is bitter tea. Again. I can’t seem to get this one right. There are no instructions on the bag so I’m not sure how it is intended to be made. My husband loves this one best of all our Saint Simons teas, but I never can seem to get it right. As usual, it tastes like peaches to me, or peach candy, with maybe small floral leanings.

Second Steep
6 ounces water + 175 degrees

I asked my husband how he normally steeps his and he said that he steeps with boiling water for around 12 minutes. He said that it’s not bitter at all, just sweet. I’m not sure how, but it works for him. He loves it. This cup is much better, though I’m not sure why it would be. There’s still a small amount of bitterness and astringency but it’s much, much better than the first cup. Maybe this one should be rinsed? But maybe not since it’s flavored. I don’t know.

Flavors: Astringent, Bitter, Candy, Floral, Peach

Preparation

1 tsp 6 OZ / 177 ML

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Lifetime student. Lover of books and paper and ink. Kitchen dweller. Aspiring herbalist, excessively proud cat lady, and tea fanatic. Thirty-something elder millennial. She/her.

I love flavored black teas most of all, always with cream and honey. I enjoy floral and fruity teas, as well as flavored or scented ones. I’m not overly fond of green or white teas, but I’ve found a few that I enjoy.

I’m open to tea swaps and/or just sharing what’s in my tea cabinet! Please reach out if you see something I have that you’d like to try. I do my best to update my cupboard regularly.

Favorites
Any and all black teas, smoky teas, raspberry, strawberry, red fruits, bergamot, chai spices, floral teas, caramel/toffee, jasmine, rose, vanilla, peaches, plums, valerian root, cinnamon, cardamom

Not a huge fan
White teas, green teas, artificial sweeteners, sarsaparilla, licorice, lemongrass, lavender, hot hibiscus, hibiscus in black tea blends

Rating Scale

1-20: By far, one of the worst teas I’ve tasted. I most certainly will not finish my cup and will likely “gift” the rest to my sweet husband, James, who almost always enjoys the teas I dislike (and vice versa).

21-49: This tea is not good, but if I mix it with another tea or find another steeping method I might be able to finish it.

50-69: This one is just okay. I might drink it again if someone were to give it to me, but I probably won’t be buying more for myself.

70-79: This is a consistently good tea. It’s reliable but not necessarily special.

80-90: This one is a notch above the rest and I would gladly enjoy a cup of it any day of the week. I’ll likely be keeping this in my cupboard, but it isn’t one of my all-time favorites.

91-95: One small change and this tea would be perfect. I’ll definitely have a stash of this in my kitchen if you come over for tea.

96-100: No words can describe this tea. It’s an experience, an aha moment. Closed eyes, wide smile, encompassing warmth. Absolutely incredible. Perfect.

Updated May 2022.

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