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“TTB #11 I was compelled to try this blend based on the lovely dry leaf, filled with bright red peppercorns and flower petals. Unfortunately, the lapsang souchong is overwhelming whatever other...” Read full tasting note
“Gnat and Bee is such a wonderful small business. Not only does Natalie create some amazing teas, she also does seasonal extracts, soaps, and bath products. Her autumn Chroning tea is one of my...” Read full tasting note
Deep and robust wrapped in spice, cherry smoke, sweet fig, with essence of bourbon vanilla & maple. Makes an excellent tea latte with your favorite milk and a drizzle of maple syrup or brown sugar.
Crafted with Organic: Assam black tea, dried figs, wild cherry bark, lapsang souchong, safflour, cloves, pink peppercorn, vanilla, bourbon & maple essence.
*Contains caffeine
Flavor: Dark, smokey with sweet fig + bourbon vanilla notes & warm clove spice.
Brewing: Use 1-2 tsp. to infuse one cup. Pour freshly boiled water over the tea and let steep 3-5 minutes. Strain and add milk or sweetener if desired.
https://www.gnatandbee.com/products/whiskey-fig-smoky-black-tea-blend
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TTB #11
I was compelled to try this blend based on the lovely dry leaf, filled with bright red peppercorns and flower petals. Unfortunately, the lapsang souchong is overwhelming whatever other flavors are present. I don’t get whiskey and I don’t get fig…just smoke and an unfortunately bitter and drying black tea. Not a fan.
Flavors: Astringent, Bitter, Drying, Smoke
Gnat and Bee is such a wonderful small business. Not only does Natalie create some amazing teas, she also does seasonal extracts, soaps, and bath products. Her autumn Chroning tea is one of my all-time favorite smoky teas. This Whiskey & Fig tea was recently released as part of her autumnal shop update, and my brother placed an order the day it came out. We love supporting Natalie because you can tell that she truly puts the love into everything she does.
This tea blend is strikingly beautiful, with pink peppercorns and what I’m guessing is bright red cherry bark. There is a smoky aroma, no sweetness at all, and the taste is just the same. I have to say, I’m a little disappointed that I’m not tasting the juicy fig, but maybe she was going more for a Fig Newton. I actually get more of that flavor. There’s almost a breadiness reminiscent of that dense, unsweetened cookie so if you like Fig Newtons this tea may be for you. I’m not a fan of them at all. I don’t get any sort of whiskey flavor but I’m not a big whiskey drinker so I’m likely just not picking up on it. It’s very drying too.
I just wish I liked this one more. Unfortunately, it’s a miss for me. Perhaps a shorter steep next time will help with some of the bitterness.
Flavors: Bitter, Bread, Drying, Smoke
Bummer. I was really hoping it was just me with this blend. I love most everything from Gnat and Bee, but this one was not a favorite for me. Still keeping my fingers crossed that someone else might enjoy it down the line.
I’d never even heard of Gnat and Bee! It was fun to add a new tea company to my list even though this particular blend wasn’t for me. :)
Her Chroning tea is my favorite, but they haven’t carried it for a while. If you ever see that one, grab it quick!
Thanks for the tip!