Upon opening the package to examine the leaves, I noticed this round tan color thing. Looked like a small chickpea. Since I didn’t know what it was, I bit it. Mmmm…chewy caramel. I ate the whole thing. :D How much would it have added, really? hehe
This tea smells decadent. But the fresh greenness of the base makes it light. It’s just a sweet little something, not a full blown dessert. Very nice. Often caramel flavored teas are so heavy and rich. This is rich but not heavy. I’m so glad I got to try this! Thanks AlphaKitty!
That said, it does have, what I’ve come to recognize as, a Chinese sencha base. Probably my least favorite tea. Yet, it’s a common tea to use in green blends, probably due to affordability. But this blend was made with such skill that I could overlook the base. :) Tasty! I’d be happy to finish the rest of my sample.
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The last time I made this I ended up eating a ton of the caramel bits out of my spoonful while the water was boiling… ended up still pretty caramel-y, so I’m wondering if they are just there to look nice!
The last time I made this I ended up eating a ton of the caramel bits out of my spoonful while the water was boiling… ended up still pretty caramel-y, so I’m wondering if they are just there to look nice!
They are tasty. Like green tea scented caramels. :)