“Originally made this plain/unsweetened and it really needed some creaminess or a touch of sweetness. Ended up adding some honey and frothed oat milk….but it was too much oat milk and drowned out...” Read full tasting note
“(52teas (Anne) 2022: 23) Previously noted that I confused this with Holiday Pudding black tea, so basically tasted fruitiness and some spices. To be revisited.” Read full tasting note
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“Mastress Alita’s sipdown challenge Thursday, November 25th: Thanksgiving – Pumpkin Dessert Happy Thanksgiving to everyone celebrating today! (and a happy last Thursday of November to all us us who...” Read full tasting note
Tea of the Week for September 13, 2021!
In fall seasons past, we’ve had Pumpkin Cheesecake tea, Pumpkin Chai tea & even Cheesecake Chai tea. But I don’t think we’ve ever had a Pumpkin Cheesecake Chai tea until now. (If we have, then . . . Oops?)
This chai begins with a blend of Assam teas (including some finely chopped CTC Assam teas) for their rich, malty & bold character. I wanted something substantial to hold up to the other flavors that would be incorporated into this chai. I also added a small amount of honeybush to round out the flavors. Then I added heaps of spices: including cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, black pepper, clove, nutmeg & chicory – plus some vanilla bean & lemongrass to enhance the cheesecake essence & finally, a bunch of freeze-dried pumpkin chunks – because pumpkin!
Sounds like a lot – but did you expect less with a name like Pumpkin Cheesecake Chai? These flavors work together really well. Rich black tea; smooth, creamy cheesecake notes that offer both sweet & tangy notes; plenty of spice (I love how the chicory adds a lovely roasted note to the overall cup); & a plentiful pumpkin-y taste.
A wonderful autumnal cup that’s not only delicious, but also organic, vegan, gluten-free, allergen friendly & all natural.
organic ingredients: black teas, honeybush, lemongrass, pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, black pepper, cloves, chicory, nutmeg, vanilla beans & natural flavors
to brew: shake the pouch – this blend has a bunch of ingredients & it’s important to make sure those ingredients are well incorporated when you start measuring! use 3 ½ grams of tea blend to 12oz of nearly boiling water (205°F) & steep for 3 minutes. strain & allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before you start sipping.
I do recommend a wee bit of sugar to the brewed tea to enhance the spice notes. The sugar will encourage the cheesecake & pumpkin notes to pop.
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