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Arby drank Chestnut Praline Green Tea by 52teas

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From the dry leaf, there is a strong chestnut smell and taste. There is something that seems desserty, but not distinctly praline IMO.

I was pretty disappointed in the brewed tea. It has an edge of bitterness, even though I used cooler water and overleafed/short steep time. I find this quite off putting, since it is one of the most important factors in my scoring of teas. I added some milk and sugar, which brought out the praline flavour a bit but the bitterness is still there. Overall this blend is heavily nutty, but fails to deliver on the praline flavour. I would have liked this blend to have no bitterness and much more natural sweetness or at least some creamy/thick flavours. The praline is present if you coax it out, but I think it could have been much improved by some caramel/creamy/sweet notes. The chestnut flavour is spot-on, though.

Flavors: Bitter, Chestnut, Drying, Nutty

Preparation

190 °F / 87 °C 2 min, 30 sec 6 g 17 OZ / 500 ML

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I am a biochem major hoping for a career in research genetics and evolutionary biology. I love science fiction and spend too much of my time reading comic books. I’m a passionate keeper of spiders, cacti, and exotic plants. I eat a vegan, plant-based diet for moral and environmental reasons (I mention this only because it is relevant to which flavoured teas I drink).

I drink mostly flavoured and low caffeine teas/tisanes, but I will try anything twice. As far as pure teas go, I gravitate towards whites, yellows, and jade oolongs. I’m always open for trades and sample sales/exchanges. Message me any time :)

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Favourite flavours/ingredients:
Rum/alcohol, clove, cardamom, rosemary, pine, sage, anise, moss/Earthy, lychee, floral, creamy, malt, hay, rice/grain, toasty, desserty, cocoa/chocolate, decaf or no caffeine, very unusual flavours

Favourite tea types
Decaf teas (any variety)/no caf tisanes like honeybush and rooibos, fruit blends without hibiscus, yellow, jade oolong, white, Darjeeling blacks, Longjing

Least favourite flavours/ingredients:
Acidic/sour/tart, melon, grapefruit, bitter, astringent, smokey, green apple, sickly sweet (too much chicory, cinnamon, or licorice root), yerba mate, turmeric, mushroom/fungus, vegetal and savoury

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Animal products: [confectioners glaze, gelatine, milk-based natural flavours, white choc chips, caramel bits, etc]
St. John’s wort (herb)
Stevia