Last of today’s Winter launch!
So, this one is a white tea – something I’m always open to there being more of. I think it’s also my favourite, not just of the new teas but of the whole collection.
The smell of the dry leaf is really delicious, and I found myself constantly gravitating towards to wall tin of it while working today just to pop open the sniffer lid and get a good inhale. It smells like orange zest, and buttery, flaky pastry! Really intoxicating.
This is another one that I want to be able to latte, but that I can’t so that’s kind of disappointing. It’s a pretty big let down that 4/5 of this year’s winter teas are NOT latte friendly. If any time of the year is latte season, it’s winter – right!?
Steeped up this is glorious though! The orange is definitely the strongest flavour, but I like it a lot. It’s a lot like fresh grated orange zest, with a brightness to it in the cup and just enough sweetness. Mostly, I like that it’s a natural tasting orange zest and not something overly candied in nature. The walnut isn’t as strong as I expected it to be, but there is a sweet nuttiness to the undertones of this one that’s coming from the walnut. I wish it was a little stronger, but I’m not unhappy with how it reads. It’s light, but a solid compliment to the orange.
Maybe the most understated element of this blend is the ‘scone’ aspect though; there’s definitely a buttery element to this one flavour wise – more in the finish of the sip than anywhere else. That buttery quality is what really makes me think of scones, it’s a good touch! Apart from that, there are also light/gentle malt, straw, and lemon notes to this one flavour wise and the softest hint of apple.
It’s good! I totally got a small bag of this one, and I foresee it being a go to in store option for me this winter season, as well! I just really appreciate how smooth it was, overall.
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I ordered my advent calendar from David’s yesterday. I’m sure this one will be in it. Your description made me anxious to try it.
This is definitely one of the days :)
I got this today to try…just 10g because I was unsure of the tartness, but I have always loved Toasted Walnut even though it’s been a while since I last had it. I’m on my third steep. It’s actually really good. I know you said you can’t latte it, but…I might try anyway. I have latte’d a few white teas before and had them work out.
I ordered my advent calendar from David’s yesterday. I’m sure this one will be in it. Your description made me anxious to try it.
This is definitely one of the days :)
I got this today to try…just 10g because I was unsure of the tartness, but I have always loved Toasted Walnut even though it’s been a while since I last had it. I’m on my third steep. It’s actually really good. I know you said you can’t latte it, but…I might try anyway. I have latte’d a few white teas before and had them work out.