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Just delicious when paired with a durian sponge cake from the local Vietnamese bakery. I think the smoky, vaguely meaty flavor of the tea balances out the “unique” , slightly fermented, custardy vanilla flavor of the durian cake.

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I have so many tea samples to log that I feel overwhelmed and find myself just reaching for my favorites.

So, Caravan is one of my new “favorites”—I am its biggest fan.

Caravan goes perfect with pizza! :) All that smoky, woodsy goodness—it’s just sooo yummy, I can’t stand it!! And that hint of sweetness at the back of throat just seals the deal.

I love Caravan and will follow it to the ends of the earth! I just wish it were sold on its own.

I think I’m liking this again. The flowers taste sweet—like candied rose and sugared jasmine petals. They’re not overpowering at all, this time. Maybe last time I used too much leaf?

Anyway, this still remains my favorite Earl Grey incarnation! I’m bumping up the score.

This seems so “Easter-y”. It brews up a pretty reddish-pink and the scent is very fresh and fruity—a harbinger of Spring! The rose and raspberry aromas are beautiful together.

But all I seem to taste is the tart hibiscus! Here and there, the apple manages to peak through followed by a haze of candied rose petals and a splattering of raspberries. But the hibiscus domineers.

I don’t mind hibiscus, though—I find it very refreshing and uplifting. But I want more of that delicious sugary rose!

Thomas, your feats of strength never cease to amaze! Even after more than 6 minutes submerged in boiled water, you’ve retained your malty deliciousness. I am in awe.

An impulsive Ode to Jackee blurb:
Just rounding off the night with my “ol’ reliable” Jackee. Oh Jackee, I know our time together is numbered—so I will enjoy you to the fullest and without hesitation!

(she says as she carefully measures out each teaspoonful)

I’m now having a craving for a seriously decadent dessert so—

White Chocolate Cashew to the rescue! :P

The dry leaf scent is intensely syrupy sweet! The leaves have a slight sheen from the flavoring oils. There are whole pieces of white chocolate chips and chunks of cashew mingled in. Once brewed and stirred, the chocolate chips melt in seamlessly and turn the liquid opaque.

The scent and the taste are pretty faithful to its name—like white chocolate covered cashews! But it’s not too sweet at all—I think the black tea base evens everything out with some slight bitterness.

Overall, this tea is fun to drink! I know I’ll be brewing it often for dessert!