1st steep: This tea is really lovely. The scent reminds me of the holidays, but the tea is incredibly well balanced. The thyme is very clear and definitely comes through. The base is smooth and not astringent at all. A really lovely and unique tea from Martin, thank you!
2nd steep: Just as lovely the second time around. Impressive for a black tea!
I love black tea and this is usually what’s in my mug. I’m also happy to enjoy a cup of green or red rooibos, herbals, oolongs (unroasted/green and red preferable to roasted), whites, and subtly flavoured greens.
Likes:
Raspberry, strawberry, peach, rhubarb, passionfruit, blackcurrant, redcurrant, fig, and most fruits in general, maple, creaminess, hay, biscuit, lavender, and cacao/dark chocolate.
I enjoy bergamot when paired with flavours that mellow it (Camellia Sinensis Earl Grey Cream is one of my favourites).
Dislikes:
Any smokiness at all, stevia, too much blackberry leaf, rose, jasmine, ginger (except in chai), cinnamon-heavy teas, anything cloying or fake/candy-like.
I’m vegan with an allergy to potatoes, so I avoid any animal products in tea, along with sprinkles as these often have potato starch (I usually just pick them out of blends).
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Last updated January 2023.
Canada
This one was very unusual—I’d never had a black tea with such a savory herb in it.
I agree! I found the base really worked somehow, happily hah.
I am really happy that you like it. Although unusual, I feel I need to keep it in my cupboard all the time.