Dry, this one smells really wonderful, just like a creamsicle. And it tastes… like a creamsicle! The first steep was a perfect blend of orange essence and marshmallowy vanilla; the second has more of a woody note, presumably from the jatoba. The sencha base is pretty unobtrusive, which might or might not be a good thing depending on your tastes. I wouldn’t say no to a stronger green tea base. I also would love a bit of a sharper, zestier orange. Overall, though, this is great.

I find this tea to be light, mild, and refreshing. Personal I think I'll like it much better as an iced tea due to it's mild and slightly citrus flavor. I am not tasting any vanilla. I had a cup plain and a cup with a touch of sugar, and the pinch of sweetener brought out the citrus and mellowed out the astringent bite (not bad though) that I tasted when I drank it "black" so to speak. I think honey will be very nice in it instead of sugar. I'll be getting this one again.

Very flavorful without it being overpowering, I think people not to fond of green tea in general would like this tea.

Initially, I was hesitant to try this tea due to the many comparisons to orange creamsicle which I always find too cloying. After sampling and absolutely falling in love, I can say Arabesque is not cloying. The flavors are complex and draw me back for one sip after another to sort the many layers of spice and orange. I never quite sort them all because my mind wanders to memories of visiting the famous spice market in Istanbul.

I made a pitcher of Arabesque iced and devoured it in a flash. This is now among my favorite August blends, and I'll be purchasing it in the 70-cup quantities,

If you love orange flavored tea you will love this. It really does taste like a dreamsicle