Tonight I tried this steeped with half boiling water and half very hot apple cider, a la Bonnie’s method. I like this better than just this blend straight, although I still think there is too much fennel in it for me. Actually now that I think about it most of what I taste when made with the cider is the fennel. Hmmm, maybe I did like it better without the cider. Maybe it needs a longer steep time when using the cider. Definitely still not sure about this blend.
I do make it strong! Even my guy tea buddy’s like it strong too. Same with the Chai. Not saying you’re going to change your mind about it with the fennel though unless you pick it out. You are a trooper, trying it again with Apple juice!