Steep Information:
Amount: 2 tsp
Water: 8 ounces filtered boiling water
Tool: Adagio IngenuiTEA 16 oz
Steep Time: a little over 5 minutes
Served: Hot
Tasting Notes:
Dry Leaf Smell: honey, wood
Steeped Tea Smell: sweet wood
Flavor: smooth, sweet
Body: Medium
Aftertaste: woody
Liquor: dark orange brown
I got a small sample pack from Samovar since everyone always sounds so pleased with their teas. I also could not recall having a plain honeybush and wanted to try it unflavored.
It is not something amazing, but I can see how it acts as a wonderful base for so many flavored teas.
There was a fine dust sludge in the bottom of my teacup when I was nearly done.
Resteep: 7+ minutes, lighter translucent orange-brown color, light taste, weak
I am disappointed in the resteep.
Images: http://amazonv.blogspot.com/2010/06/samovar-loose-leaf-honeybush-tea.html
Yeah, I think running to plain teas are a bad idea. I just tried Samovar’s hojicha and I think I enjoyed Den’s version a lot more.