For forgetting I’d added it to my Amazon cart a few days ago and then placing an order (it’s a Prime Add On item), I was pleasantly surprised when this was in the box today. So much so, that after smelling it, I had some. At night. I hope I can still get to sleep.
When I cracked open the tin, the smokey scent wafted out, teasing my nose, reminding me of some of my favorite scotches. While steeping, the smokiness seemed to fade some, but it was definitely still present on the nose. The first sip was not as overwhelmingly smokey as I thought it would be, but pleasantly so. I drank half of the mug, enjoying the flavor. Not quite earthy in the smokiness.
Then I added just a touch of maple syrup at Sil’s suggestion. That is where it’s at. I normally don’t want a tea sweetened. This tea doesn’t need to be at all, but wow, it just makes it that much better. (And we’re talking maybe 1/8t of syrup at the most.) It makes it so the smoke caresses my tongue and slides around my mouth with every sip.
Glad you like it! I really need to try the syrup thing.
Only takes a tiny bit. It’s delicious.