When I saw this one this morning, I pretty much went, “Welp, there will be an avalanche of hibiscus-hate reviews on this today, and I’ll be the one loner that likes this tea.” It’s like the reversal of the day there was the banana tea in the advent, heh. More and more, I’m starting to feel like my tastes are so alien compared to everyone else that maybe I don’t really belong on here…
The dry leaf has a strong tangerine aroma. The steeping tea smells like orange peels and that fruit punch aroma I typically get from hibi-hip. It has a nice, strong flavor, which surprises me, since many of their herbals have been weak-sauce with the amount of leaf provided in this advent. It has that tart, tangy flavor that hibiscus brings, which is probably enhanced a bit since this isn’t paired with sweet fruits like many hibi blends are, but a very pithy/bitey orange citrus flavor.
Yes, I like this. But this is definitely not a tea for the rest of ya’ll that don’t like hibi. It is tart and tangy. If that’s not your thing, just skip this one.
Flavors: Citrus, Fruit Punch, Hibiscus, Orange, Orange Zest, Pleasantly Sour, Tangy, Tart
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Your tastes are not alien, and I’m sorry that you feel that way :( I love reading your reviews, and seeing ingredients and blends from your perspective. But also you are just such a lovely person, and I think Steepster would be a sadder place without your presence.
Agreed. That’s why I’ve hung out on Steepster lo, these many years—connecting with people who get tea, get tea people, and get a kick out of people with contrasting palates!
Nah, just think of your hib love as your super power and banana is your kryptonite. You will be able to do the missions that involve hibiscus where some of us can’t go. I’ll take all the banana missions. :)
I like hibby sweetened, which is probably blasphemy! Ha ha! And I have never had a banana tea. I really can’t imagine what it would be like.
That said – celebrate your uniqueness! We like reading your reviews for who you are, not for what you like and don’t like! It would be terribly boring if we all liked the same thing!
Three isn’t anything wrong with liking hibi. I understand both parties, people who hate it forbflavour, but you are on the other side and there isn’t anything wrong. I am with you :), but sometimes it’s overwhelming or not necessary in blend completely.
Don’t leave Steepster just because you love something that others hate.
I love hibiscus too. This place would be boring if everyone liked the same things and hated the same things. Also, that tea sounds yummy.
Don’t be silly, you belong here!
Your tastes are not alien, and I’m sorry that you feel that way :( I love reading your reviews, and seeing ingredients and blends from your perspective. But also you are just such a lovely person, and I think Steepster would be a sadder place without your presence.
Agreed. That’s why I’ve hung out on Steepster lo, these many years—connecting with people who get tea, get tea people, and get a kick out of people with contrasting palates!
Nah, just think of your hib love as your super power and banana is your kryptonite. You will be able to do the missions that involve hibiscus where some of us can’t go. I’ll take all the banana missions. :)
I like hibby sweetened, which is probably blasphemy! Ha ha! And I have never had a banana tea. I really can’t imagine what it would be like.
That said – celebrate your uniqueness! We like reading your reviews for who you are, not for what you like and don’t like! It would be terribly boring if we all liked the same thing!
Three isn’t anything wrong with liking hibi. I understand both parties, people who hate it forbflavour, but you are on the other side and there isn’t anything wrong. I am with you :), but sometimes it’s overwhelming or not necessary in blend completely.
Don’t leave Steepster just because you love something that others hate.
I love hibiscus too. This place would be boring if everyone liked the same things and hated the same things. Also, that tea sounds yummy.
Don’t be silly, you belong here!