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drank Simply The Zest by Bird & Blend Tea Co.
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I was craving citrus today (sunny and cold!) so this was a natural pick. Two teaspoons, two steeps.

Zesty and bold, complete with some pithy bitterness and citrus oils that enhance the brighter tones of the base Ceylon black tea, though I didn’t taste much tea. Good body that makes an easy sipper or gulper, whichever one prefers.

This might not make sense but somehow this bold citrus zest black tea, even with bitterness and tanginess, managed to be so smooth that it was inoffensive in all manners. I came away thinking that Simply the Zest is ultimately forgettable. Maybe I like teas with edgier personalities too much to be truly happy with this smooth baby. Great tea for today, though. Thanks for the share, Martin :)

Flavors: Bitter, Citrus Fruits, Citrus Zest, Orange, Smooth, Tangy, Tea

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 4 min, 0 sec 2 tsp 10 OZ / 295 ML
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Martin Bednář
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Well, I think it is manner of personal tastes. It’s not bad… but just common. No wow moments :)

derk
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I’m having another cup now. You’re right, not bad but common. Also very much what I want right now. It’s freezing outside!

Martin Bednář
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Here as well, but sadly no snow. It is rather annoying weather as it rains sometimes, then it stops. Then starts to snow, in 5 minutes again nothing.
It’s crazy weather afterall.

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Martin Bednář
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Well, I think it is manner of personal tastes. It’s not bad… but just common. No wow moments :)

derk
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I’m having another cup now. You’re right, not bad but common. Also very much what I want right now. It’s freezing outside!

Martin Bednář
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Here as well, but sadly no snow. It is rather annoying weather as it rains sometimes, then it stops. Then starts to snow, in 5 minutes again nothing.
It’s crazy weather afterall.

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