Somehow I forgot to write a tasting note for this tea when it came out a few weeks ago, so I’m making up for that now. It’s one of this year’s new Spring Wellness blends, though I also think it’s very much the kind of tea that someone might drink without ever knowing it was developed to be functional since it’s still very flavour forward!
Aside from the green tea base, the main ingredients in this blend are prickly pear, dragonfruit, aloe vera, and rose. The name “Cactus Rose” is actually a reference specifically to the the prickly pear since that’s one of the other names that fruit goes by, but I’ve seen a few people who maybe don’t know that’s an alternative name of the fruit who assume it’s referencing the aloe vera (which is a succulent like a cactus) and the rose. I guess in a round-a-bout way it’s all of the above?
In terms of function, this is meant to be a bit more of a hydrating/skin nourishing blend. So, prickly pear because of the antioxidants and anti-inflammatory elements, aloe because of how hydrating and replenishing it is, and then rose for similar reasons a well. Lots of inspiration from the cosmetics industry when it comes to facial products.
In terms of flavour I’d call this light and tropical with a bit of a floral sort of rosy undertone to it. Kind of lush and dewy is maybe how I’d describe it? Prickly pear and dragonfruit are both somewhat harder tropical fruit flavours to describe, but think maybe like a delicate pear and kiwi cross? Maybe just a little bit melony? Not super tart or sugary or anything like that. Just very fresh. I think it’s very nice iced or as a teapop because of that.
If you’re not typically a fan of rose I wouldn’t let that scare you off this blend. Unless you’re steeping it for a very long time, it’s more fruit forward than floral. Think teas like Green Passionfruit or maybe Buddha’s Blend if you want other DT blends to reference vibe-wise. That combination of rose and dragonfruit gives a soft pinkish colour to the blend when steeped which is also very pretty.
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