This is another fruit tisane from Kent&Sussex : I bought a pouch of 50g to try this as an alternative ice tea. First, I give it a try hot following K&S´s steeping indications.
From K&S website : “Cherry Compote Fruit Tea is a strong, full-bodied infusion packed with an unmistakably fruity punch. It blends the indulgent aromas and flavours of cherries with those of raspberries and bananas to create a match made in heaven.
Other ingredients include apple pieces, sultanas, elderberries, coconut pieces and rose petals, all of which have something unique, indeed extraordinary, to offer.”
Already strong in nose, which is confirmed in mouth at the very first sip : as no flavourings figure in the list of ingredients, I guess the elderberry is to blame. This even overwhelms the kirsh-y cherry (I love cherries but the kirsh-like smell and taste come through, I sort of lose interest)! Needless to say, the rest (raspberry, apple…) is lost in the hot brew.
But then I put my cup aside, and had half of it when it had already cooled down quite a bit…and then the volatiles of the strong kirsh-like cherries had gone, and the blend showed more harmony! So, I guess I will like this tisane much better as an ice tea, hurray.
Flavors: Cherry, Elderberry, Fruit Punch
