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drank Noël à Pékin by Dammann Frères
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I caved and ordered teas mid-advent (Day 7 – when I realized this wasn’t part of it). I think the parcel arrived (incredibly fast) around the time I was a food poisoned blob; my family members then intercepted the parcel at the post office on my behalf, and discretely wrapped up the individual teas as my Christmas presents. Thanks, guys.

After the opening (shock, gasp), I steeped this up yesterday (a little too hot at 200F) and was so enamoured with it I took my open ceramic mug in the car with me for the Christmas Dinner (no travel mug for this tea). And now I’m having yet another cup, but steeped cooler and for less time.

I’m in passion fruit/jasmine paradise right now (two of my big “yes” flavours btw). All of those who predicted I’d love this, in spite of the green/black base, are so very correct. It is a little tart but it compliments the kind of tropical and citrus fruits included in the profile. Currently, I’m successfully pretending I’m on vacation somewhere much warmer (goodbye snow).

Steep Count: 2

Flavors: Bergamot, Citrus, Floral, Fruity, Jasmine, Mango, Passion Fruit, Pineapple, Sour, Tart, Tropical Fruit

Preparation
195 °F / 90 °C 2 min, 30 sec 16 OZ / 473 ML
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Courtney
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Oooh, this one is in my cart — so excited!

Crowkettle
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:)

I got a little tin of it, which I predict shall be filled again when it runs out next year. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a Jasmine/Passion fruit tea before.

Evol Ving Ness
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I am SO pleased that you adore this. Absolutely fab.

Lexie Aleah
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This one is Amazing!

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Courtney
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Oooh, this one is in my cart — so excited!

Crowkettle
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:)

I got a little tin of it, which I predict shall be filled again when it runs out next year. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a Jasmine/Passion fruit tea before.

Evol Ving Ness
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I am SO pleased that you adore this. Absolutely fab.

Lexie Aleah
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This one is Amazing!

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I started my Steepster loose leaf adventure back in 2012. I can’t say I’m completely new anymore, but I still view oolong as a magical, extraterrestrial creature that unfurls in water.

My favourites are teas like Milk Oolong, Silver Needle,and Japanese Sencha/Gyokuro, or fruity and floral flavoured ones. However, I generally enjoy ALL the teas, including a good old cup of Earl Grey or Breakfast blend.

FAVOURITE INGREDIENTS/NOTES:

DESSERT FLAVOURS
Vanilla, Maple, Caramel, Butterscotch, Cream, Toffee, Nougat, Marzipan, Butter

FRUIT & BERRIES
Citrus Fruits, Passionfruit, Banana, Pineapple, Melons, Blackberry, Raspberry, Currants, Elderberry, Persimmon, Rhubarb..

SPICES
Ginger, Turmeric, Clove-forward chai, Cardamom

AROMATIC & HERBACEOUS NOTES
Sandalwood, Frankincense, Juniper, Eucalyptus, Mints

FLORALS
Lavender, Jasmine, Rose, Lilac, Violet, etc.

VEGGIE/GRAIN NOTES
Spinach, Grass, Hay, Cucumber, Rice, Sweet Potato

Less Preferred Flavours/Ingredients:
Stevia, Apple, Cocoa Nib, Almond, Licorice, Cinnamon-forward blends, Chinese Sencha

Subjective Rating System:
I don’t give a lot of low ratings out, since a) I tend to grab tea I know will appeal to me, and b) I don’t have a lot of strong dislikes.

90-100: Favourites. The Desert Island Teas.
80-89: Loved teas. Possibly staple-worthy.
70-79: Good teas, but I’m less likely to repurchase. Minor quibbles.
60-69: Ok teas. Likely a few preference and/or quality issues.
50-59: Cup of meh. Will do in a pinch.
11-49: Varying levels of undrinkable tea.
1-10: Nightmare tea from the chaos realms. This tea is the embodiment of the primordial swamp, an unholy abomination. It’s very gross and I’m almost positive it doesn’t exist.

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