After steeping in a teapot with infuser, cup is slightly murky, red-brown, with some rooibos floaties. The aroma over the cup mostly a powdery cocoa.
The taste is dominated by cocoa in the back, with some earthy rooibos flavor, too. I get a hint of vanilla at the end of some sips. The body is light to medium, provided by the rooibos, with some powdery feel from the cacao. Breathing out through my nose after a sip gives a cinnamon flavor.
I’ve had some rooibos blends that had too many things going on. This one is simple, but does simple well and in balance.
Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C
5 min, 0 sec
