The dry leaf aroma of this unique herbal blend made from all Portugese ingredients is really complex and, to me at least, mouthwatering. Strong citrusy bergamot and lime notes but also this fantastic chocolate-y undertone that really pops off the lime in particular.
I didn’t expect the steeped tea to taste nearly as potent as the aroma, but I did think it would be a little closer in tasting notes than what it really was. It’s pretty gentle though aromatic with a delicate, fresh citrus profile that leans more towards the kafir lime than the bergamot. I thought it lost almost all the cocoa, and shockingly, there was something about the liquor that tasted very much like cannabis to me. It wasn’t unpleasant, but there was a mildly skunky funk to the citrus and herbaceous flavours that just made me feel like I was walking through a college campus on April 20th (if you catch my drift). It’ll be interesting to revisit this one – I can’t decide if it needs more leaf/steep time or less.