2 Tasting Notes
I’ve only tried this tea hot so far, and it did not really impress. Tasted like lapsang souchong with a hint of citrus flavor. I am not a big fan of smokey teas and so wasn’t a big fan of this one. I know I have liked matés in the past, but in this blend it was strange. Will try it iced and see if it is any better, but I don’t recommend it hot.
Preparation
At first this tea tasted like any other chai tea, most of which I am not a fan. It was heavy on the cardamom and spiciness, and I added a teaspoon of sugar to cut through it (later I will try adding milk instead, but wanted to taste the tea as is first). It was still a bit too spicy but it wasn’t terrible. However, once it began to cool, the magic really happened and the flavors really shined. At a slightly cooler temp, the spice sort of gets toned back a bit and those buttery, bread-like flavors really start to shine through. Turns out I really enjoy this tea, and I’m really eager to try it with milk and/or as a latte.
