Birdhouse Tea Company

A very fruity Christmas blend! Despite being spiced, the fruits take a leading role with berry-like notes, soft apple and hints of orange.

The initial aroma is a strong citrus and fennel combo. When steeped this develops into ginger and spices, making you want to just munch right into the tea. The flavour is a little more complex than the smell, with initial warming spicy notes, that include fennel and ginger, turning quickly into the honeyed rooibos. The finish separates into a tasty fruity orange at the tip of the tongue and a syrupy ticklish sensation of liquorice at the back of the throat.

A mildly spiced, fruity aroma predominated by a sweet creamy almond scent. Once steeped the fruits take over, creating a glorious red berry liquid. The recommended 8 minute steep time is worth it, with a fore flavour of tart fruit, spicy middle notes and an unusual finish that’s a combination of sour fruit and creamy almond, making every mouthful taste like fruit crumble and custard.

A strong rooibos base, offering sweet and earthy flavours that enhances the initial deep dark chocolate hint, finishing in a citric note. Excellently captures the intended flavours.

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