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Wow I’m in awe at this tea. Pine is one of my favourite scents so when I saw this at the Tea Festival I was super excited for it. In the bag, douglas fir needles intermingle with loose strands of green tea leaves. As I draw the cup to my lips, the aroma of west coast pine pairs beautifully with the delicate green tea flavour. Although pine is a new flavour to me and I’d normally frown at the idea of drinking twigs or needles from a tree, it works wonderfully in this tea. There’s an amazing woodsy flavour to it that evokes a stroll through the forest. I’m in love with this wonderfully unique experience and have made a new spot for it in my top tier of teas dropping Cardamom French Toast down to a 94.

Flavors: Forest Floor, Green Wood, Rainforest, Sap

Preparation

185 °F / 85 °C 3 min, 30 sec 5 g 12 OZ / 355 ML

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Fjellrev
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Interesting! I imagine pine to taste quite medicinal?

CelticBrew
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Definitely! Wild and old-world medicinal.

Fjellrev
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Yeah! I can’t imagine liking that but I’m sure a person can develop a taste for it.

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Fjellrev
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Interesting! I imagine pine to taste quite medicinal?

CelticBrew
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Definitely! Wild and old-world medicinal.

Fjellrev
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Yeah! I can’t imagine liking that but I’m sure a person can develop a taste for it.

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I’m a mid-thirties tea loving guy on the West Coast of Canada. Only really got into tea in the last 6 years largely because my exposure to tea was always bagged rather than loose before that. It wasn’t long for me to become hooked with loose leaf tea though.

My favourites are fruity black teas, chocolate and dessert teas and fruit/nut blends.

Other interests include films, meditation, reading, writing and computer games.

Working on living healthier and sweet teas are a nice alternative to full desserts and other sugary snacks and drinks for me.

I only rate teas once and use the following spectrum:
100 – Only one tea receive this from me. It’s that good.
95 – Only three teas receive this from me. They are that good.
90-94 – These are top rated teas for me but fall just short of my top 4 or ultimate tier teas.
80-89 – Very pleasant, enjoyable. Would definitely purchase again but wouldn’t necessarily rush out for it.
70-79 – Decent teas. They had their charm while they lasted but I’m undecided about buying them again.
60-69 – Alright teas. Nothing wrong with it, but nothing amazing either. Unless it’s on sale, I won’t buy again.
50-59 – Meh, I can take or leave this. There’s something about it that borders on dislike for me.
40-49 – Sorry this one’s just not for me.
30-39 – Definitely not for me. Wasn’t able to finish it.
0-29 – How dare they call this “tea”.

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BC, Canada

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