I wanted to try this and finally had the opportunity to buy it while it was in stock with free shipping. I had to order it, if I could get free shipping while not buying anything else. The blend actually has butternut squash and sweet potato, so it already wins points. However, I thought these were tiny apple cubes, but looking at the ingredients list, no apple. Also, marshmallows. Also, pecans! When hot, the first sips definitely have noticeable squash/sweet potato notes. But as it cools, the sweetness of the rock sugar takes over… which I recognize from another tea, probably also from Davids. These rock sugar pieces take on a boozy characteristic, which I don’t really want to see here. It REALLY takes over the mug. Maybe it will get better with age/time. The base black tea looks unique – it looks very scarlet and longer leafed than a typical Davids tea. I really wanted a thick squash, sweet potato, pecan, marshmallow mug but it’s just boozy.
Steep #1 // 1 1/2 teaspoons for full mug // 21 minutes after boiling // 2 1/2 minute steep
Steep #2 // just boiled // 3 minute steep
2020 Sipdowns: 98 David’s ancient Santa’s Secret
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Been super curious about this one. Have seen lots of high rated reviews for the blend and I almost ordered it a few times.
Yeah, maybe it’s just me though…
I laughed at your “ancient Santa’s Secret” sipdown. I have a half-full tin of ancient Snow Day from … five years ago? I really only drink it during the holidays.
It’s funny you say that because my mom told me she wanted to try this blend too but by the time she told me that. The free shipping deal was over.
Yep, have ancient Snow day too. And then fresh Snow Day that can be added to the tin when that is done. haha
Been super curious about this one. Have seen lots of high rated reviews for the blend and I almost ordered it a few times.
Yeah, maybe it’s just me though…
I laughed at your “ancient Santa’s Secret” sipdown. I have a half-full tin of ancient Snow Day from … five years ago? I really only drink it during the holidays.
It’s funny you say that because my mom told me she wanted to try this blend too but by the time she told me that. The free shipping deal was over.
Yep, have ancient Snow day too. And then fresh Snow Day that can be added to the tin when that is done. haha