Received a sample of this with my Bluebird order.
The dry smell is pleasant; very fruity & sweet. It steeps to a red, sangria-colored tisane with a somewhat floral aroma that smells (to me) like a strawberry pie filling. I can see hibiscus listed as the first ingredient (uh-oh), but since it smells so good, I’m hoping it won’t be an issue.
First sip… Yep, there’s the hibiscus. Maybe I’m sensitive to the flavor of hibiscus, but it’s really the only thing I can taste in this. Tart hibiscus with a slightly sweet aftertaste from the fruit. Disappointing, because all the other ingredients seem like something that I might like.
Oh well, I guess it’s just not the tisane for me.
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I’m working on a magical spell to eradicate hibiscus from the tea world. (Shh.)
I like hibiscus :( Well, when it’s by itself and iced, anyway.
Ha! I’ve found a few teas where I can actually tolerate it – I think it works surprisingly well in DT Pink Flamingo (as long as I’m very careful not to oversteep) – but for most blends, I’m just not a fan.
I’m working on a magical spell to eradicate hibiscus from the tea world. (Shh.)
I like hibiscus :( Well, when it’s by itself and iced, anyway.
Ha! I’ve found a few teas where I can actually tolerate it – I think it works surprisingly well in DT Pink Flamingo (as long as I’m very careful not to oversteep) – but for most blends, I’m just not a fan.