This was a free sample with my order (thank you!). Should I have used it as someone’s stocking stuffer? Probably. But here we are.
This tea is hibby first, with some complimentary spices and nuts to create that “Christmas feel” (no mistaking it for anything but). I think I’d prefer if the hibiscus was toned down a tad, but also think I’d feel more inclined to this profile in a few weeks – when it’s nippy out or during a ski trip (I miss skiing so much). It has something in common with mulled wine! I’m sure I’ll get to revisit this during the advent calendar though so all is not squandered yet (withholding rating until then!).
Flavors: Almond, Cardamom, Ginger, Hibiscus, Peppercorn, Red Fruits, Spices, Tart, Wood
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If I am not mistaken, carcadet means hibiscus.
I think you’re right! On their web they have a carcadet/fruit infusions section (EN translated page), and I didn’t think anything of it, but that would make so much sense…
I actually don’t mind hibiscus-heavy or forward blends. I just don’t seek them out (unless they sound cool), or want large quantities of them.
I like hibiscus. What I don’t like (usually) is hibiscus with massive amounts of cinnamon.
I drank this last night so memory might be foggy, but I’m not sure I even got cinnamon from this (now I’ll need to wait in suspense for a month before confirming cinnamon presence). It was still spiced though so similar effect?
The empty tea bag smells like Forever Frosty from David’s Tea (almond, apple, citrus, spice), but less “sugarfill” and hibiscus for beet colouring.
Haha sugarfll! (Aand/or steviafill).
Highly unlikely that I would purchase another spiced hibiscus offering (unless truly it were AMAZING). I still have at least two such teas hanging around. I think really I prefer straight hibiscus.
If I am not mistaken, carcadet means hibiscus.
I think you’re right! On their web they have a carcadet/fruit infusions section (EN translated page), and I didn’t think anything of it, but that would make so much sense…
I actually don’t mind hibiscus-heavy or forward blends. I just don’t seek them out (unless they sound cool), or want large quantities of them.
I like hibiscus. What I don’t like (usually) is hibiscus with massive amounts of cinnamon.
I drank this last night so memory might be foggy, but I’m not sure I even got cinnamon from this (now I’ll need to wait in suspense for a month before confirming cinnamon presence). It was still spiced though so similar effect?
The empty tea bag smells like Forever Frosty from David’s Tea (almond, apple, citrus, spice), but less “sugarfill” and hibiscus for beet colouring.
Haha sugarfll! (Aand/or steviafill).
Highly unlikely that I would purchase another spiced hibiscus offering (unless truly it were AMAZING). I still have at least two such teas hanging around. I think really I prefer straight hibiscus.