I got this sample from sil, and was eager to try it because of the good reviews. The dry leaf smells amazing. it kind of smells as though it should be one of those Irish cream cappuccinos you can get at coffee shops, that are boldly flavoured. i wanted so much for the taste of the brew to reflect the smell, but alas it fell short. It’s funny, because the brewed aroma is still of a reasonably strong Irish cream, but it tastes very much like a generic black tea, with perhaps a hint of cream at the end of the sip. I brewed for three minutes, and wonder if I should have perhaps brewed for longer. I have enough left for another cup, and might just do that. Those of you who enjoy this tea: how have you prepared it for maximum flavour?
Bottom line: I’m open to trying it again and brewing it differently, but for now at least, I’ll just build my cart on rlt’s site with matcha only. Thanks again, sil!
I hate when that happens
sounds incredible! what would you say it tastes like…if you could compare it to any flavor or tea? is this a flavored black, or a straight black with cream bits thrown in? or does it just have an inherently creamy quality sans additions? any notes you’re picking up on, like caramel or vanilla? from the way you describe this tea, somehow i’m picturing a dark, rich liquor.
It’s a flavoured black, no bits in there. It’s like Irish cream….so creamier…more like vanilla than caramel but it’s not vanilla….heh
thanks for your clarification! sounds delicious, added this one to my shopping list!
just poke me sometime mid February and i can send some your way if you like. saves you an order in case you don’t like it :)
I’d love to give this a try as well :)
[sheepishly adds to shopping list]
lol 5$ says you try it and wonder what crack i was smoking when i drank it :)
Dangit Sil, you made me snort tea out my nose!
puhlease..like that’s hard.
[looks down into the mug]
shush…
AHAHA! Ceylon Star, I love what you’ve put in your bio. :)
This has gotta be good, and something I can’t screw up…since I suck at making matcha.
Srsly? YOU, of all people, are judging me? Hahahaha!
Thanks Sil, you are too kind.. I’ll be sure to poke u in February ;p let me know if there’s anything in my cupboard you’d like to try, tho it’s hardly exciting!
pyarkaaloo – you’d be surprised at what i can find to tantalise my taste buds from ppl’s cupboards…i’m trying to taste ALL THE TEAS after all haha
that’s right!
Not judging, Ceylon Star! I think it’s awesome! And the icon too. :)