Continuing with Deb today!
Does anyone else hate the smell of bee pollen…? I find it so unpleasant, almost like wet dog but worse, it’s hard to describe. I don’t ever see other people mention it, so maybe I’m just crazy heh…
Happily, I can’t taste the bee pollen (or at least, it doesn’t taste the same as it smells). I do like this better than the Earl’s Sugar Cookie I tried yesterday, because it doesn’t have the same somewhat out-of-place sweetness to it. It does seem quite similar to Lady Grey’s Garden though, with the lavender. I’m not sure how much I’m getting honey, if at all? The amount of lavender is nice though, even though I’m not a big lavender fan I still like it, and it tastes more lemony than soapy to me. I think I maybe just got a hint of honey at the end of the sip?
Mostly it’s just a perfectly pleasant lavender Earl, with a somewhat earthy and musty base. I don’t know if Deb uses a pre-mixed Earl Grey base for this, but I’m just not the biggest fan of the black tea underneath.
Flavors: Astringent, Bergamot, Citrus, Earth, Hay, Honey, Lavender, Lemon, Mineral, Musty
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You are definitely no alone in your bee pollen observations – it’s a tough ingredient to work with. Verrrryyyy off putting in large (and even small) amounts.
Well I’m glad to hear it’s not just me, hah. Luckily in both of Deb’s blends I’ve tried that had it, I could smell it but not taste it. Although I’m not sure the purpose of adding it in the first place…? Is it supposed to have honey notes?
YES you are the one who sent me the only bee pollen teas I have ever tried and they are a big NOPE for me. haha.
There’s a slight honey taste (like raw honey) – but mostly bee pollen is usually used in tea blending for the mild sweetness and the associated wellness benefits. In the case of Deb, though, I’m assuming it’s the former.
You are definitely no alone in your bee pollen observations – it’s a tough ingredient to work with. Verrrryyyy off putting in large (and even small) amounts.
Well I’m glad to hear it’s not just me, hah. Luckily in both of Deb’s blends I’ve tried that had it, I could smell it but not taste it. Although I’m not sure the purpose of adding it in the first place…? Is it supposed to have honey notes?
YES you are the one who sent me the only bee pollen teas I have ever tried and they are a big NOPE for me. haha.
There’s a slight honey taste (like raw honey) – but mostly bee pollen is usually used in tea blending for the mild sweetness and the associated wellness benefits. In the case of Deb, though, I’m assuming it’s the former.