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drank Velvety Pear Nilgiri Black Tea by 52teas
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September 2022 Blend

I finished this off ages ago but it feels wrong to not make a note for a tea I enjoyed so much.

The combination of coconut and butterscotch flavouring is sublime. It gives that pear a creamy-sweet edge, that makes me think “baked”, and highlights the natural notes of the nilgiri base. I’m surprised to see that it’s still available in the store, so brb…

Flavors: Butterscotch, Caramelized Sugar, Coconut, Cream, Fruity, Malt, Pear, Smooth, Sweet

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52Teas
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I absolutely love how this one turned out. I like all the blends I create (I wouldn’t put them up for sale if I didn’t enjoy them) but this one exceeded my expectations. So amazingly good.

Crowkettle
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I’m not always the biggest pear fan, but something won me over here in a big way. I suspect it’s the butterscotch cotton candy. Or maybe it was the coconut cream (I need to drink more to get to the bottom of this). All I know is that it tasted like a super fancy dessert that I want more of :P

Nattie
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Pear is not something I’d usually jump at, but your description of this got me!

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52Teas
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I absolutely love how this one turned out. I like all the blends I create (I wouldn’t put them up for sale if I didn’t enjoy them) but this one exceeded my expectations. So amazingly good.

Crowkettle
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I’m not always the biggest pear fan, but something won me over here in a big way. I suspect it’s the butterscotch cotton candy. Or maybe it was the coconut cream (I need to drink more to get to the bottom of this). All I know is that it tasted like a super fancy dessert that I want more of :P

Nattie
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Pear is not something I’d usually jump at, but your description of this got me!

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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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