“Ok, here’s hoping this works. I’ve taken to putting my tea reviews in word docs until I can post them. I’m hoping for the best with this steepster migration, but we’ll see. Anyway, this is another...” Read full tasting note
“Ohh, is that spice cake I smell? I didn’t know what to expect with the berry, citrus, and spice combination, but the scent of the steeped tea at first smells like spice cake. I think the berry...” Read full tasting note
“I received this as a sample with a recent order. I wanted, so badly, to love it. I love the combination of berries and citrus and I don’t mind spices in black tea blends, but, unfortunately, the...” Read full tasting note
“Not feeling this one. I like the berry aspect. I like citrus. I like spice. The combination of this, however, in my cup is not working for me. The berry is there. However, the...” Read full tasting note
Sometimes when I start blending, I don’t have a clear idea of what the tea is going to be until I finish blending it – and sometimes it goes beyond that – sometimes, I don’t have a clear idea of what the tea is going to be until I’ve conducted my final taste test on the tea.
Such is the case with this tea. I knew I wanted a black tea. I knew I wanted to combine blackberry together with citrus. Not a strong, assertive citrus flavor – just enough to add a really perky brightness to the cup. After my first taste test, I decided that this blend needed some spice. So I added a little bit of freshly shaved nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves. After my second taste test, I thought a creamy backdrop might be nice, so I added some vanilla.
With my third taste test – this taste test – I can happily say that I’m pleased with the result. The blackberry is the star flavor in this cup – sweet and juicy – followed by warm, cozy spice. The citrus (lime and bergamot) adds some brightness to enliven the palate and round out the flavors. The vanilla is off in the distance, it’s soft and sweet, and it gradually builds on the palate as I continue to sip.
Fantastic!
Shake pouch to redistribute ingredients. 1 tsp of tea to 12 oz. boiling water. Steep 2 1/2 minutes. Allow tea to cool 10 minutes for best flavor.
organic ingredients: black teas, freeze-dried blackberries, cinnamon, clove, vanilla bean, nutmeg, lime leaves, bergamot, lime & natural flavors.
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