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“I think I called this “interesting” last time, and I stand by that… it is not a flavour profile that’s familiar. I find the cacao to be most noticeable (and yummy), but then there are some florals...” Read full tasting note
“This one was interesting. I grabbed it mostly for the cashew/beet components; I thought that was really interesting/unique and I was excited to see how that would play out. Steeped up, I found the...” Read full tasting note
“Sipdown (376) This is fudgy and earthy. It is nice though nothing I need to keep stocked.” Read full tasting note
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I think I called this “interesting” last time, and I stand by that… it is not a flavour profile that’s familiar. I find the cacao to be most noticeable (and yummy), but then there are some florals which I think may actually be the cashew. Or maybe the beet. They’re not overly floral though, and maybe that’s not even the right term… it’s just that sweet nut essence kinda thing. I am definitely enjoying each sip of this tea, but it’s not an easy-drinker by any means – there is too much going on for that, and it really begs for every sip to be thought about. Upping rating from 74 to 78. I’d drink this again, and probably even purchase it, but it’s kind of a special occasion tea.
This one was interesting.
I grabbed it mostly for the cashew/beet components; I thought that was really interesting/unique and I was excited to see how that would play out. Steeped up, I found the most prominent flavours were actually the ‘chocolate cake’ elements; this definitely conveyed a very fudge like, moist sort of chocolate cake taste to me. The cashew unfortunately was lost to me; instead I found myself pleasantly surprised by the subtle coconut undertones to the cup. As for the beet, I expected it to mostly end up being a colour thing – contributing aesthetically to the tea. However, I didn’t see much beet/pink sort of hue to the steeped liquor – instead I did feel like I got some subtle earthiness and beet-like sweetness in the flavour, so it was represented within the tea. Very smooth overall, and not too sweet.
Overall, I don’t think that this was what I was expecting/hoping for but I did enjoy it and of the many chocolate cake themed teas I’ve experienced I think this would actually conveyed that flavour very well and is one of few that I’ve tried where I actually feel like I’m excited to steep it up again. I just wish there was more cashew nuttiness in the cup.
