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“Back to trying everything in my cupboard! Since it’s getting to be later in the evening (8 PM here) I’m going to skip a few and try only teas with low or no caffeine. This one is part houjicha,...” Read full tasting note
Origin: Japan, South Africa
Brew: Mahagony
Flavor: Mildly earthy and sweet with subtle notes of coffee and caramel
Caramel Ruby is our very own harmonious blend of Rooibos and Caramel Houjicha with earthy tones and hints of coffee. Rich with antioxidants, Rooibos relaxes the body, while Caramel Houjicha is a roasted green tea infused with caramel that aids in promoting digestion. Naturally sweet on its own, Caramel Ruby also pairs well with a little milk and sugar.
Item: 130001
Size:4 oz resealable bag
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Back to trying everything in my cupboard! Since it’s getting to be later in the evening (8 PM here) I’m going to skip a few and try only teas with low or no caffeine. This one is part houjicha, which is supposedly low in caffeine, and part rooibos, so I think I’m safe. This is actually a free sample from Bird Pick (they’ll send you a few free samples if you email them). It appears to be mostly houjicha. Dry scent is somewhat sweet and caramel-y and reminds me of richly sweet dried fruits like figs, dates, and prunes.
The steeped tea has a strong roasted aroma, though I can still smell a bit of that richly sweet smell (somewhat like molasses). The taste is pretty straightforward – roasted/autumn leafy from the houjicha mixed with the woody flavor of the red rooibos. I can’t really taste the caramel much until the very end, where it manifests as a sort of boozy fig flavor. I wish there was more of that throughout the sip. Overall, pretty tasty but could be improved.
Flavors: Autumn Leaf Pile, Dates, Fig, Molasses, Roasted, Rum, Sweet, Wood
