This is one of the new autumn teas from Teavana. I picked up two ounces to try because it sounded warm and comfy for fall. Last night a brewed a cup and I have to say I wasn’t impressed. It was sort of tasteless and almost colorless in the cup. I didn’t rate it last night because I was super tired after my four days away at the Mayo Clinic and I didn’t follow the instructions on the label. And of course I have no sense smell or taste of taste.
I tried it again tonight with nearly twice as much leaf (can I say leaf for an herbal tea?) and it was much better. Still not one I’ll run out and refill, but quite drinkable. My first impression was that it was light and fruity. The end of the sip seemed almost too sweet. Artificially sweet. Definitely doesn’t need any added sweeteners.The white hibiscus doesn’t seem nearly as sour or zingy as the regular hibiscus, which is a plus in my book. I didn’t taste the clove or star anise or cardamom. It may be that those are very light so I wasn’t able to pick up on them with my crazy nose.This might be very nice iced, and as we’re expecting some days in the mid and upper 80s next week I think I’ll give it a try that way. I don’t give this a raving recommendation, but if a friend served it I’d have no trouble finishing the cup.
Preparation
200 °F / 93 °C
5 min, 0 sec
2 tsp
10 OZ / 295 ML
