Probably about time that I try some of the other things that came in my December Select box! Things got busy and I just forgot. There’s definitely more than one serving in this pouch, and depending on how much I end up getting out of it I might send it along in a swap or the upcoming Tea & Cards box. :)
It smells impressively caramel-y both dry and wet. It also brews up incredibly light for a black. Possibly because it’s based on oolong varietals? Regardless, it’s a lovely golden color that I’ve never seen from a black tea before. The taste is very nice. I like bright blacks and this is right up my alley. There’s no bitterness at all, and the slight caramel note contributes to make it a nice, smooth cup. Unfortunately I’m not getting the cherry notes, just an earthiness underneath everything that seems halfway between a traditional black and an oolong. What an interesting tea!
ETA: After it cooled down about 5-10 degrees I got the cherry tang at the end. It’s more of a dried cherry flavor but it’s definitely there and makes the cup even more interesting. Upping the rating.
