Donwell Abbey - Cinnamon Marsala (Inspired By Jane Austen)

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Black Tea
Ingredients
Black Tea, Cinnamon
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Caffeine
Medium
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  • “This is one of a series of five teas inspired by Jane Austen. The tin is attractive and should be useful for something after the tea is gone. Inside are 10 sachets each containing 2 grams of leaf....” Read full tasting note

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Donwell Abbey, a black tea flavored with cinnamon and marsala wine. Contains caffeine.

These beautiful tea tins are inspired by the literary works of Jane Austen. Each blend is named for a manor home of one of the beloved characters, and the flavors were specially chosen to reflect the spirit of that home. Each can features period artwork against a vintage background, and a quote from the associated book.

The teas can be found on amazon.com, and at http://www.inspiredbyjane.com/the-tea-shop.html

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1719 tasting notes

This is one of a series of five teas inspired by Jane Austen. The tin is attractive and should be useful for something after the tea is gone. Inside are 10 sachets each containing 2 grams of leaf. The leaf appears to be very nice quality – definitely not grocery store fare. The sachet aroma is mostly cinnamon (very pleasant and not over the top), along with a sweet fragrance wrapped around the black tea. This is kind of cherry like and reminds me of my grandfathers pipe tobacco when I was a kid.

A two minute steep produced a nice orange/red brew. Because of the cinnamon, my brain tries to interpret this as chai, but there is no cardamom or other typical chai spices. This is flavored with Marsala wine (no alcohol in the tea).

The taste is really good. At first you catch the cinnamon. This is replaced by a sweetness with a touch of peppery spice. It fades into a flavor that inspires thoughts of cherry wood. I have never tasted Marsala wine, but if it tastes anything like this, I would love it.

A little pricey but I really enjoyed the cup.

DeliriumsFrogs

Oh, Jane Austen! :))))) And, it sounds like a really lovely cup, too.

Inspired By Jane

Thank you KS, so glad you enjoyed it!

Inspired By Jane

DeliriumFrogs, we are looking for additional reviewers if you would be interested. Email me sara at inspiredbyjane dot com

DeliriumsFrogs

Inspired By Jane, I just sent you an email. :) Your tea sounds lovely!

juliebeth

your note about cinnamon being the only spice is making me really curious (well, along with the rest of the review). plus, jane austen. what isn’t to love?! checking this out.

Inspired By Jane

In honor of our launch here on Steepster we have a special 25% off code for tea purchases on amazon.com through March 4th. Use the code STEEPSTR at checkout. See all 5 blends at http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T4G5LQO We look forward to hearing your opinions on our tea!

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