Last cup of the day!
So, unlike DT’s S’mores tea that they launched this year – this one is a herbal tea and the marshmallows in it are GIANT! I mean, totally NOT full sized marshmallows but the ones in DT’s blend look like a joke next to these guys. Plus, because marshmallows are so light there’s a ton of them in 50g. Technically speaking that means that this tisane probably isn’t actually vegetarian friendly. I’ve been a pretty damn strict vegetarian for around thirteen years now, but admittedly marshmallows are the only thing that I don’t withhold from my diet. I mean, I don’t go out of my way to eat them but they aren’t a deal breaker for me personally.
Steeped up this smells pretty heavenly; it’s mostly a mix of milk chocolate and apple aromas but there’s a marshmallow creaminess to it too! Very sweet overall, but with a softness. I imagine this will be a comforting/relaxing flavour. It’s weird ‘cause to me personally there’s definitely a summer/autumn association that comes along with S’mores ’cause of camping but yet the flavour profile works so well year round/as a wintery thing.
First few sips now and… Ahhh!
I was right; this is a really relaxing/comforting blend! It’s got three main flavours; two of which are ones you’d generally heavily associate with S’mores and that’s the marshmallow and chocolate. The last one is apple; but it’s just as much of a buttery apple as it is a sweet and very lightly tart one. It’s a touch weird, but not unwelcome. I don’t get the graham cracker, which is the other flavour note I would say is pretty linked with S’mores and without it being part of the profile this is almost more of a mashmallow topped hot chocolate kind of taste. I say almost, because it’s just a bit too much marshmallow to really drive home that hot cocoa association. So, I guess it sort of falls in this weird purgatory between the two associations?
I mean overall, this is damn smooth though and not overly sweet or lacking in flavour. I’m greatly enjoying it both as a dessert tea sort of profile and as a calming/relaxing night time option. It’s a very, very solid cup!
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Have you ever tried Dandy’s brand marshmallows? I use them in hot chocolate and roasting over the fire/s’mores. http://dandiesmarshmallows.com/
They have a great flavour and texture. Pretty much exactly like regular marshmallows but without the gelatin.
I also am a vegetarian and can vouch for Dandy’s Marshmallows although they are a bit spendy compared to gelatin ones.
I’ve heard of them – but haven’t tried them. Definitely something I’ll keep in mind, though! :)
Have you ever tried Dandy’s brand marshmallows? I use them in hot chocolate and roasting over the fire/s’mores. http://dandiesmarshmallows.com/
They have a great flavour and texture. Pretty much exactly like regular marshmallows but without the gelatin.
I also am a vegetarian and can vouch for Dandy’s Marshmallows although they are a bit spendy compared to gelatin ones.
I’ve heard of them – but haven’t tried them. Definitely something I’ll keep in mind, though! :)