Day 8 of Around the World Advent Calendar 2023 features this tea.
Notes from box: Travel across the globe with this black tea featuring Saigon cinnamon that’s best served with condensed milk, hot or iced.
My notes: I brewed this tea strong (went past the 5-minute mark) because I find Davids Tea black teas to be very light and mild. It made a caramel-red liquor that was smooth and rich. However, for a chai, this was not spicy at all. There was a slight warming after swallowing that was very ginger-forward. After waiting for about 8-10 minutes of steeping, the tea was a tad bit spicier (which was enjoyable) but no longer hot. The flavorings are mild here and, unusually for me, I appreciated the cream flavoring, as it added a dairy note that was pleasant. Adding any real dairy to the tea, as suggested on the box note, would have dulled any flavor and created a cup of white, mild nothing. I did not finish my cold cup.
Flavors: Cream, Ginger, Tea
