Work – 3:30 PM
This is one of the blends from the Piper & Leaf subscription for this month. I’ve actually had it previously and recalled enjoying it, so when I noticed it on the counter this morning I picked it up to bring to work with me. I mailed out my Christmas gifts to my family today, so I was feeling in the holiday spirit!
This is an interesting one. If I didn’t know better, I would think it was a fruit tisane based on the taste. There’s no indication of black tea at all. The strongest flavor is the cherry, and there’s just enough hibiscus to give it a bit of tartness. I can also taste some amaretto or marzipan at the base, with a bit of a sweet alcoholic flavor. And then on top is the coconut, which sort of acts like a whipped cream element here.
So overall, it’s a bit like a tart and somewhat boozy cherry compote with whipped cream on top. I like it, though I think I would prefer vanilla to the coconut. The hibiscus is well-balanced (for once) and makes the cherry more convincing.
Flavors: Alcohol, Almond, Cherry, Coconut, Creamy, Hibiscus, Marzipan, Tart
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This one sounds delicious! And makes me wish there were more cherry teas for Christmas blends. Orange is fine at all, but so over-done.
And often when I have a “cherry” tea, it’s really more of a marzipan flavor. This one is a nice change with the hibiscus. I’ll set some aside for you to send with your Mulled Wine Magic after the new year.
This one sounds delicious! And makes me wish there were more cherry teas for Christmas blends. Orange is fine at all, but so over-done.
And often when I have a “cherry” tea, it’s really more of a marzipan flavor. This one is a nice change with the hibiscus. I’ll set some aside for you to send with your Mulled Wine Magic after the new year.