I am the worst swap partner ever. While I always send out my parcels and delight in receiving something in return, I rarely get to actually drinking the tea. That said, I extend endless apologies to Mercuryhime who sent me some of this as well as a handful of oolongs to try…a year ago. Oy. It all ended up in an envelope in a basket in my cupboard underneath 50 or 60 other samples. I hope to remedy my tardiness though!
Opening the bag, I’m hit by an intense citrus aroma, one I am calling lime. The lime is fab. There is something behind that though that is dusty and musty – that’s probably the bergamot. I’m not getting any creme but neither does this smell like a typical earl grey. I’m not a huge Earl fan, but I like Lady Greys and Cream Greys, so this could be great.
Steeped, I get lime and orange with a sweet creme beneath, I am reminded of those popsicles with vanilla ice cream on the inside. Creamsicles, maybe? Anyway, the steeped aroma is delish and decadent, I’m loving the vibe I get now. The first sips are mild, sweet with some light citrus in the background. The taste still holds with the steeped aroma, popsicles and ice cream! There is no dustiness from the bergamot and no bitterness from the black tea, so I’m gonna call this blend a win. I get the sense that it could become bitter as the cup cools but I’m off to enjoy it quickly. Yum, and many thanks to Mercuryhime for sending it to me!
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I was trying to remember who I sent this to! Glad you enjoyed it! I had some earl today too. :)
If you swap like I swap, it’s almost impossible to get to all your tea samples in a reasonable manner :)
I reckon as long as they get drunk and enjoyed, no harm done. The only time I feel guilty is when I get free samples from arteasans, with the expectation that I’ll say a few words about what I’m tasting. I always do, just not necessarily in the most timely manner. Oops.
I was trying to remember who I sent this to! Glad you enjoyed it! I had some earl today too. :)
If you swap like I swap, it’s almost impossible to get to all your tea samples in a reasonable manner :)
I reckon as long as they get drunk and enjoyed, no harm done. The only time I feel guilty is when I get free samples from arteasans, with the expectation that I’ll say a few words about what I’m tasting. I always do, just not necessarily in the most timely manner. Oops.