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“The TTB has arrived today! So big, so many teas… no chance to try them all! Tea #1 I have been today at work overtime of course. Blah. So, when I have arrived home, the box was standing under the...” Read full tasting note
“The scent when I opened the bag smelled so strongly of anise that I was a little afraid…I tried to include as little anise as possible in my basket, but the flavor still shows up pretty strongly in...” Read full tasting note
“The combination of sour cherry and anise taste like a Twizzler. Anise is hit or miss for me, but I really enjoy it in this blend. I think I prefer it when it’s separate from other warm spices. I...” Read full tasting note
This very Russian-style black tea blend features dark tart cherry and rich star anise, accented against dry and robust Keemun black tea. Don’t be afraid, all that dry snarky bite is smoothed and sweetened with a touch of natural cream. Because like the Princess Tutu rival by which this tea was inspired, even the most dark, dry and severe frequently have a secret soft side!
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The TTB has arrived today! So big, so many teas… no chance to try them all!
Tea #1
I have been today at work overtime of course. Blah.
So, when I have arrived home, the box was standing under the stairs and I brought it to my room. Indeed it is huge and after I have opened it, I found out that teas are sorted by types, which is great and took black tea bag. There I took a few random pouches and this tea sounded the most interesting from those.
I smelled the dry leaf and indeed the star anise is strong, but in brew it is much better.
I used two tea spoons and steeped it for 3-4 minutes and it was good. Nothing exceptional, but expected flavour profile was met. Star anise is the star here, black tea base is mellow and noticeable, sour cherries are fun giving additional fruity note and not too sour and all mellowed by cream (flavouring). Also, and not sure if it is that star anise or those sour cherries, there was some refreshing and little mint-like flavour. Nice start :)
The scent when I opened the bag smelled so strongly of anise that I was a little afraid…I tried to include as little anise as possible in my basket, but the flavor still shows up pretty strongly in the tea. I can taste a little black tea underneath, but it’s really mostly anise. I don’t find myself minding the flavor though. I wish I tasted the sour cherry, but nothing can overcome the anise. This is one of the better Friday Afternoon teas I’ve tried from the TTB surprisingly! It was satisfying with some milk.
The combination of sour cherry and anise taste like a Twizzler. Anise is hit or miss for me, but I really enjoy it in this blend. I think I prefer it when it’s separate from other warm spices. I can taste the cream flavoring as well, which smoothes out the cherry and anise.
