836 Tasting Notes
1.5 tbsp for 375 ml
Flavours are a bit strong. Black tea is a bit too astringent for my taste. The berry flavouring in the tea tastes artificial and is overwhelming. I will try to infuse at a lower temperature for a shorter amount of time
Preparation
try just under boiling for 2m45s
I’m recording those settings in my app for the next time I try my new tea! Thanks Sil!!
this also makes a really nice cold brew in summer…i started to prefer it that way after a while.
Is 5 tsp for about 13 oz typical for this tea?
I usually measure in tablespoons. Not sure how well it translates when you’re measuring out tea. I might try to back off to 1 tbsp next time as well. I generally assume that 1 tea spoon = 0.3 tablespoons. I prefer the tablespoon because I can’t seem to get those long white tea leaves to stay in such a tiny space.
Oh ok. I tend to be a bit of an overleafer anyway; I just wasn’t sure if mf called for several tsp in one cup or not…because you never know.
1 Tablespoon is roughly 3 tsps, depending on your tablespoon and your teaspoons..
I would say it’s significantly overleafed. If I was making it, I’d use one teaspoon for that amount of water and steep it only 2-3 minutes and less than boiling. I find in general that flavoured teas give me the best result if I make them the same temperature as I would an oolong, so it’s been ages since I’ve steeped a flavoured with boiling (on purpose).
Flavours are not balanced well. The licorice is far too strong. The chocolate notes are quite bitter and dilute.There is something very artificial and chemical-tasting. I am a person who generally really enjoys licorice. The tasty aroma of the dry leaf does not translate into the flavour
Thanks to Kittenna for sharing her sample with me!
Preparation
~10 leaves used
Smokiness in aroma. The aftertaste reminds me of the feeling in my mouth after having eaten a walnut or almond- kind of dry. Smoky note with a hint of leather.
Thanks to Kittenna for sharing with me!
Preparation
Black currant flavour is a bit to much like candy for my taste. A little bit of tartness might make this more authentic-tasting.
As the infusion is cooling, I’m detecting an artificial sweetner aftertaste. Maybe it is from the “artificial black currant” ingredient listed.
Preparation
Smooth smoky, woodsy, musty flavour.
Subsequent infusions at 2 and 3 minutes were more flavourful. I would definitely try this one again with a longer first time infusion.
Rating: 83
Thanks to Kittenna for sharing with me!
