Spiced Pear

This is one of those “hibiscus and spices” teas that I know are pretty universally disliked on Steepster, but happen to pretty much be my favorite thing ever. While I normally prefer my hibi/fruit teas coldbrewed, I just find something incredibly cozy about warm and syrupy hibiscus mixed with spices… and the extra hydration and Vitamin C at a time of year where my nose seems to constantly drip for three months straight is an added bonus. The hibiscus base is very prevalent in this one with a pleasant tartness, but the pear flavor keeps it from tasting like a generic fruit punch like many hibi/fruit teas. It’s a decent pear flavor, even if a bit subdued. There is a lot of sweet, warming cinnamon that lingers after the sip. I’m really enjoying it, but could not recommend it to those that find hibi “too tart”… there is some apple and pineapple in the blend but I don’t find it adds a lot of sweetness. It’s more akin to a “mulled wine” sort of tea, just with a pear-leaning direction.