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Scheherazade drank If You Like Pina Coladas by Leaves of the World

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The last of the Leaves of the World summer collection, and another that smells divine! I think this is the first fruit-based pina colada blend I’ve tried, strangely enough? I’m pretty sure all of the others have been rooibos. I could be wrong about that, but I don’t think so. This one is pretty delicious – strong, creamy coconut right up front, followed by the thick smooshiness of banana, and rounded out with high, sweet, pineapple notes. Very juicy and flavour accurate, in the latter case!

I’m drinking this one hot today, but I’ll probably try it cold brewed in the weeks ahead – it’s just so hot at the moment. The suggestion on the pouch is to cold brew in coconut milk, and I imagine that could be deliciously smoothie-like. It’s probably not something I’m going to try, since coconut is the strongest flavour in the blend and I have a feeling the other flavours would get lost in all that extra coconut, but still. The idea is pretty appealing now that I’m sitting in a sweaty office, that’s for sure!

I’m really pleased with this collection, on the whole. The only bum note for me was Hemingway Mojito, which I wanted to love, but which just didn’t live up to it’s name/descrption/my expectations. The other two blends? Stellar. I’m sure I’ll be ordering from Leaves of the World again soon!

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Boiling 4 min, 0 sec 1 tsp

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Hi :) I’m Sarah, and I live in Norfolk in the UK. My tea obsession began when a friend introduced me to Teapigs a good few years ago now. Since then, I’ve been insatiable. Steepster introduced me to a world of tea I never knew existed, and my goal is now to TRY ALL THE TEAS. Or most of them, anyway.

I still have a deep rooted (and probably life-long) preference for black tea. My all-time favourite is Assam, but Ceylon and Darjeeling also occupy a place in my heart. Flavoured black tea can be a beautiful thing, and I like a good chai latte in the winter.

I also drink a lot of rooibos/honeybush tea, particularly on an evening. Sometimes they’re the best dessert replacements, too. White teas are a staple in summer — their lightness and delicate nature is something I can always appreciate on a hot day.

I’m still warming up to green teas and oolongs. I don’t think they’ll ever be my favourites, with a few rare exceptions, but I don’t hate them anymore. My experience of these teas is still very much a work-in-progress. I’m also beginning to explore pu’erh, both ripened and raw. That’s my latest challenge!

I’m still searching for the perfect fruit tea. One without hibiscus. That actually tastes of fruit.

You’ve probably had enough of me now, so I’m going to shut up. Needless to say, though, I really love tea. Long may the journey continue!

My rating system:

91-100: The Holy Grail. Flawless teas I will never forget.

81-90: Outstanding. Pretty much perfection, and happiness in a cup.

71-80: Amazing. A tea to savour, and one I’ll keep coming back to.

61-70: Very good. The majority of things are as they should be. A pleasing cup.

51-60: Good. Not outstanding, but has merit.

41-50: Average. It’s not horrible, but I’ve definitely had better. There’s probably still something about it I’m not keen on.

31-40: Almost enjoyable, but something about it is not for me.

11-30: Pretty bad. It probably makes me screw my face up when I take a sip, but it’s not completely undrinkable.

0-10: Ugh. No. Never again. To me, undrinkable.