Backlog from October 9th:
This tea smells so strongly of chocolate. It’s unbelievable. The spice is also present, a sweet spice, possibly cardamom. In fact, in the teaspoon I just scooped there is a whole green cardamom pod mixed in with the cocoa nibs and shells and the black tea leaves.
I let this cool 10 minutes according to the package directions. The chocolate is the strongest flavor here and not the watered down chocolate flavor I’ve had in other dessert teas. It’s such a rich chocolate but not quite like a hot chocolate. I can taste the base tea through the chocolate notes.
Second Steep
8 ounces water + 205 degrees + 9 minutes
After the longer steep, I let this cool for 6 minutes. This second cup is much lighter than the first. I no longer taste any chocolate – the spices are much more prevalent. But even those are light. I can just barely taste the cardamom now.
Overall, I think it’s plain to see that I’m a fan of this one. It’s definitely one of the best chocolate teas I’ve had. I didn’t really taste any toffee flavors this time around, but I’m hopeful they’ll be present in future cups. A+ on this one!
Flavors: Cardamom, Chocolate, Spices, Sweet
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So envious. I don’t recall chocolate being a dominant scent or flavour in this one. I’ll give the leaf more of a shake and steep again.
Maybe that will help! I plan on doing the same to see if I can find some of the toffee flavor.
My memory of this tea is gingerbread with caramelized bits of flavour. Delicious. I am looking forward to another cup or two some time soon.
So envious. I don’t recall chocolate being a dominant scent or flavour in this one. I’ll give the leaf more of a shake and steep again.
Maybe that will help! I plan on doing the same to see if I can find some of the toffee flavor.
My memory of this tea is gingerbread with caramelized bits of flavour. Delicious. I am looking forward to another cup or two some time soon.