2020 Advent Swap – Day 2
My sister gifted this to me and I thought this would be a great way to kick off the Christmas season. It’s sure to put you in a holiday mood!
This tea has been on my wishlist for quite some time, but I’ve never been able to find it locally. As such, I was excited to see it as my second advent tea from Devon Bartholomew this morning. There is a slight hint of cinnamon as I open the package, and the smell of cream (or maybe it’s just a sense of creaminess) is front and center. While steeping, the aroma quickly changes to that of a hot sugar cookie. I think this is everything I expected and wanted from Sugar Cookie Sleigh Ride by Celestial Seasonings.
When I think of eggnog, my first thought is of nutmeg. I don’t taste or smell nutmeg here, which would be a bit disappointing if I really wanted that eggnog flavor to come through. However, coming to it without any of those expectations leaves me feeling pretty happy with this cup. If I’d thought of it in the beginning, I might have grated a bit of fresh nutmeg over the top. Perhaps if I ever buy a box of my own, I’ll give that a try. As it cools, I taste caramel and still a bit of that cookie flavor too. Overall, this is such a flavorful and festive tea for the holidays.
Flavors: Caramel, Cinnamon, Cookie, Cream, Creamy, Sugar
