I got this as part of a swap from Jaime. I’m drawn to disturbingly unique blends, and this one was no exception. It combines one of the things I hate (cucumbers) to one of the things I adore (white tea). Other ingredients include carrot pieces (yet another loathing), safflowers, calendula flowers, and some unnamed natural flavor.
Like the artichoke tea I tried a couple of weeks ago, this one surprised me quite a bit. It tasted like – well – white tea with a carroty aftertaste. I’ve never had a problem with the taste of carrots, just the texture. As for cucumber? Couldn’t detect that, unless it was part of the whole vegetal component in the initial mouth-swish. I approved.
CUCUMBER! Ok… I’m done now:) Pssst… Frank broke down and is reblending the Cucumber Melon… Adagio’s Cucumber white is also very good, but only if (in my opinion), you use a low temp (140-160) and a short steeping time (1-3 min).
Have you tried this one? It’s bagged, but I think you’d probably like it. I think the carrot really adds to it. I’m looking forward to trying Frank’s Cucumber Melon…I never got any of it before it was gone.
Nope, haven’t tried any of their teas but the sound awesome.
Cucumber?! What an unusual ingredient.
I’ll send you both a bag to try!
Thanks Jaimie! My scale is broken, do you know how much each bag weighs?
The wrapper says 1.5g.
K thanks, sure is a light weight- LOL literally.