I wasn’t expecting to be too keen on this tea, but it was really a great little cuppa. Upon opening the bag I got a whiff of citrus and butterscotch, and that was a surprise…again, with the teas that are named one thing but end up smelling/tasting like something else. But, I digress…
When steeped, the scent from this cup reminds me of Christmas baked goods; it sort of smells like fruitcake – not the cakey bits, but the candied orange and all the lovely, warming spices. It’s spicy, but the spice isn’t overpowering or overwhelming. The ginger is a nice surprise and adds a really nice warmth to the cup. Honestly, the orange saves it for me.
Even though I don’t really get hot buttered rum, spiced or otherwise, from this cup, it is a really nice blend. I’m going to enjoy the rest of my sample bag over the next few days, and I’m very tempted to purchase more.
