Wowzers. Or more appropriately…HOLY SMOKES!
It’s certainly a unique blend. The scent reminds me of aged bourbon while curled up beside a roaring fire. It’s smokey yet sweet. It’s got nice depth and complexity, but it’s a bit too smokey for me to enjoy. Truthfully, I felt like I was drinking barbecue sauce (sans tomato). Does that make sense? I actually started coughing when I removed the cover of my infuser. #lightweight
I’m happy I gave it a try, but I’ll be re-homing what’s left of it. If anyone (in the US) is interested in sampling this, please let me know. Happy to pass it along to someone that enjoys smoky teas. :)
Flavors: Burnt Sugar, Smoke
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So like a Bloody Mary?
Hm, I’ve never had a Bloody Mary because the thought of drinking tomato juice makes me cringe. It’s like what I imagine a bourbon-y BBQ sauce would taste like if there wasn’t tomato sauce or ketchup added to it – smoky, slightly sweet, and a bit boozy. Like liquid smoke and a jaded sugar cube went to a dive bar on a cold night and exchanged a few boozy kisses. LOL
Woah, that’s quite the picture! Ha-ha. I dislike Bloody Mary, but I’ve tried one a while back. However, this sounds quite unique, and seems like it could be great with a cookout (skip the ketchup with the burger, just make a cup of this instead).
Hahaha! Yeah, I’ve heard of people cooking with lapsang souchong, so I imagine a tea like this would pair quite well with grilled foods. Or you could use it as part of the liquid base for a ketchup/BBQ sauce or a marinade. Or steeped in alcohol for a savory cocktail.
I might have to fire up the grill! Or try to make a cocktail sauce with this….Ha-ha.
So like a Bloody Mary?
Hm, I’ve never had a Bloody Mary because the thought of drinking tomato juice makes me cringe. It’s like what I imagine a bourbon-y BBQ sauce would taste like if there wasn’t tomato sauce or ketchup added to it – smoky, slightly sweet, and a bit boozy. Like liquid smoke and a jaded sugar cube went to a dive bar on a cold night and exchanged a few boozy kisses. LOL
Woah, that’s quite the picture! Ha-ha. I dislike Bloody Mary, but I’ve tried one a while back. However, this sounds quite unique, and seems like it could be great with a cookout (skip the ketchup with the burger, just make a cup of this instead).
Hahaha! Yeah, I’ve heard of people cooking with lapsang souchong, so I imagine a tea like this would pair quite well with grilled foods. Or you could use it as part of the liquid base for a ketchup/BBQ sauce or a marinade. Or steeped in alcohol for a savory cocktail.
I might have to fire up the grill! Or try to make a cocktail sauce with this….Ha-ha.