First brew of this one (I got 50g because dry it smells exactly like its namesake, and I’m a sucker for cinnamon in almost all forms) and I’m not disappointed, but not overwhelmed. When I scooped out I noticed that there were twigs in with the leaves, something I don’t normally see in a David’s tea. Curious, I looked and saw it was just “green tea” on the label, so I suspect it isn’t a top quality leaf. Still, it smells amazing so I watch it brew happily. No red comes out in brewing (yay, no hidden hibiscus for colour!) and the leaves spread nicely.
First sip, I definitely had a top note of cinnamon but the body seemed . . . lacking. Curious, I sipped again and had the same experience. In went a dash of sugar to see, and it did bring out the cinnamon and kick a bit more, but as I sipped I felt that it was weaker than I’d expected.
I’m halfway through the cup now, and the afterkick? Definitely is there. My mouth tastes like I’ve been sucking on a cinnamon heart in all the best ways. I’m going to try a longer steep next time and see if I can pull the notes out a bit more.
Definitely not sad I got this one, and it is my favourite Tea of the Month from David in ages, I just . . . need to play with it a bit.
