Sipdown!
That’s right, I finally finished off the 2 oz that I got at Christmas time. Teavana no longer stocks this tea (I’m guessing it was a holiday-only special), which means that I can’t restock this.
The first few times I brewed this tea, there were huge chunks of fruit and cinnamon sticks. Since this is the bottom of the bag, it’s got fewer chunks, and much more rooibos leaf. I never considered myself a fan of rooibos before, since my previous experiences all made it taste pine-y and resiny, but this brew might just make me a fan, since it’s well balanced out with the cinnamon and fruit that remain.
I steeped this twice, and added a spoonful of honey to each steep. The first steep was still the strongest. Nice dark orange liquor both times, with a very cinnamon-heavy scent.
Long story short: this tea is pretty good. However, I’m glad I have one less blend in my cupboard.
