Yet another sample from A Quarter to Tea – thank you! This is a fun rooibos blend – strawberry, coconut, marshmallows and plenty of sprinkles. I’m not sure if the name is accurate but it sure is tasty! The rooibos is a little woody and also reminds me of BBQ, so this might not be the best rooibos to use for this blend (wouldn’t a honeybush base for this blend be awesome?!) But this is a great no caffeine nighttime treat. Definitely some sweet strawberry there (but sometimes rooibos tastes like that on its own), a flavor that reminds me of frosting or whipped cream… so maybe this is like a strawberry cake or strawberry shortcake? The flavor was probably even better after eating a handful of candy corn. :D The second steep had the same flavor from the lovely goodies but somehow the rooibos was less woody and BBQ like. A perfect blend if only the rooibos would change.
Steep #1 // 1 1/4 teaspoons for a mug // 6 minutes after boiling // 2-3 minute steep
Steep #2 (next night) // couple minutes after boiling // 2-3 minute steep
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I hope everyone has a great Halloween!
I’m actually looking forward to playing around with some Honeybush for winter, so this idea might make a resurgence! :D