Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Tea! I’ll just cut to the chase and say that I wouldn’t call this Chocolate Covered Strawberries. The half oolong base gives this a nutty flavour, reminding me of a banana nut muffin more than anything else. The strawberry is extremely gentle and I can smell the cocoa nibs more so than taste them. Very thin mouthfeel and not too astringent.

Overall, it’s decent but nothing special. There are a lot better chocolate strawberry teas out there.

The black and oolong blend is a winning combination. Black tea on its own can sometimes get too strong or bitter, but the oolong helps keep this balanced, while still giving the brew enough body. When brewed hot, the tea is smooth and sweet, even without milk or sugar.

There are lots of flower petals in this tea, many of them a rosy pink color, which makes for a delicate and pretty dry leaf. With these lady-like touches, this tea might be suited for a fancy tea party, or simply when you want to be sweet to yourself. I didn’t notice any papaya flavor, though it may be a part of what makes this blend sweet without any additives. The name of the tea is very appropriate, with fruity strawberries and rich cocoa nibs as the predominant flavors.

This tea would make a great Valentines-themed blend, so maybe stock up now to gift to your sweetheart later.