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“Really? First to log this? That’s weird. Anyways, this was part of Sil’s and my shared Lupicia Happy Bag, 2012. I’m not overly fond of lychee-flavoured teas, as I think they tend towards the overly...” Read full tasting note
“Sipdown! Not a fan of this one. I prefer the limited edition blend lupicia pulled together that tastes like lychee. that one is delicious and juicy. this one? it’s just not a good time. I’m...” Read full tasting note
“I got some of this ages ago in a swap with Becky, but have yet to try it for some reason. I love lychee, I usually enjoy Lupicia’s teas (and some of my faves are Lupicia), so it should be perfect,...” Read full tasting note
“Tea #32 from HHTTB2 I find that lychee leans too delicate a flavor to really pair with a base like this, and tend to prefer it in oolongs and greens. While this still isn’t my favorite lychee tea,...” Read full tasting note
Keemun black tea flavored with lychee to add an exotic flavor.
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Brought this one to school in my travel tumbler today. I kind of neglected it while running to class and steeped it longer than I would’ve liked. It kind of turned out to be a happy accident, though, because it brought out some more rich black tea flavors without getting bitter. The lychee flavor was more subtle than the last time I had this tea. I also detected a bit of cinnamon at the end of the sip, but that may have been contamination from the last tea I had in my tumbler. Second steep, I pulled the leaves out before the liquid got too dark. This really let the lychee flavor come out more prominently against the black base. It may also be because it was a resteep? Anyway, it was interesting to experiment with and a really nice tea for a four hour block of lectures.
I do love lychees but all the lychee teas I had before never did much for me.
This one is just as tedious, although perhaps better quality, than the ones I had in the past.
I don’t know much about Keemuns, I don’t think I have ever had any straight, so i won’t be able to judge the base properly. The whole brew seems a little weak. The aroma is definitely lychee-ous, but as I taste it, the lychee element seems harder and harder to pinpoint… I do not know where it ends and where the base starts.
It’s an okay tea, but nothing that I would be interested in re-purchasing. I predict I will probably swap the hell out of it, too. Perhaps there’s people out there who would enjoy it more.
I’m not into Lupicia’s black teas very much (the one huge exception being Cookie). I am also not a huge fan of lychee. Lupicia’s Lychee Oolong, though, is pretty exceptional for a lychee tea. Overall, I love their greens, but it’s their flavoured oolongs that really, really set them apart.
I must really place a proper order with them one of these days. So far all I have is this Happy Bag stuff and it’s a lot like a hit-and-miss thing.
I will make sure that, once I place the order, I remember about the flavored oolongs. Especially that I am not really a fan of them (I love straight oolongs, though) – perhaps Lupicia could change that!
I already packed up your samples (so much tape), otherwise I would have added some. Next time!
Awww, don’t worry! Don’t let me be too spoiled!
I am preparing your samples tonight and I am going to send it tomorrow before work. Hopefully it won’t take ages to reach you. I still am not sure which address I should send it to, and if sending it First-class Mail is a good idea (that is, if it doesn’t mean there’s a huge chance it will get lost). Have you received packages sent First-class Mail before, was the experience terrifying? ;D
Also, I apologize in advance for my sample baggies – they are going to be sandwich sized, perhaps snack sized if I find them anywhere in the house (probably not). I ordered small, neat ones from Collecting Warehouse on Amazon but I haven’t received them yet.
In my experience mail barely ever gets lost unless it’s something that is either irreplaceable or something you need, like, RIGHT NOW – I’d say tea samples are neither, so we should be good. =) If Sweden and Italy are the same cost, go with Sweden – less potential customs hassle.
…and I love that you ordered from CW!
Okay, I will go with Sweden then! :D
Yeah, I can’t wait to get a 1000 of lil’ baggies! I wonder how many swaps that will last me for.
Somewhere between 80 and 100, is my guess.
Sounds like a lifetime of swaps… And something about that makes me giddy :D
<3!
