After starting with one of the more “fun” flavours from this company I thought it was only fair to try their Signature Roast next to get a sense of what their baseline product they use for the different blends is like…
Honestly, it was very similar to the Salted Maple Blondie which does make a lot of sense. They have a regular formula that, for their other teas, they just add things into or “blend on top of”. It’s very much like Teeccino in that regard. Small differences that I do notice (other than, obviously, the lack of maple flavour) was that this was a little more bitter and overtly woody and “sharp” tasting in its top notes. Perhaps a little more chicory or dandelion in the formulation? Also, in general, just less sweet but not by a super large amount. I kind of like that because it makes this more true to black coffee where people can then make whatever customization best suits their tastes. Milk, creamer, sugar, and that sort of thing.
Two more to try – but so far I’m a fan.