Dry leaf this smells amazing! Mint and chocolate for sure!
1 Tbs looks like a lot of leaf for my cup but going for the gusto with the recommended amount.
Steeped the smell of mint decreases and the black base comes through. While it was still very hot all I get in tasting is the rich black base.
As it begins to cool the mint comes through nicely at the end of a sip (a little pinch of sugar helped a bit), and while the black base is still present, it comes through as a deep richness in this blend, almost like espresso like suggested with none of the bitterness, … not overpowering, but very present throughout each sip. I can imagine a bit of chocolate, though not real prominent, & I feel like I’m getting it from the black tea base.
To me this is a hearty, rich black tea good for a morning when you need a “wake me up, get me going kind of tea”. The base is great and the mint is a pick me up. I love how the minty freshness lingers in my mouth for a bit after each sip.
The second steep is much like the first, maybe a little less mint. This time I used just a splash of milk to see if it added anything. .. no real change noted from the milk except maybe a little thicker texture.
I think this is a nice blend for when I would want something rich and black without too much added flavor, & a bit of mint refreshment.
