The dry leaves are twisty and beautiful, smelling like burnt sugar and dark chocolate.
The preparation instructions state to brew at 208degrees, so I boiled the water and let it sit for about a minute and a half (I couldn’t wait any longer than that).
When brewed, the dark Amber colour of the brew is tempting me to take a sip and burn my tongue but I hold out and wait until it cools a bit.
The taste is roasty, smooth caramel and burnt sugar. Chocolate notes are there in every sip. In the background, there is slightly spicy and fruity notes. I really enjoy the complexity of this tea and that there is no astringency.
I am so glad that I finally put in a Mandala Tea order. What was I waiting for??
I resteeped for 4 minutes, but next time I think I would try 5 minutes.
I didn’t quite finish my last cup, so I put it in a water bottle in the fridge. It is also delicious cold!
Flavors: Caramel, Cocoa, Roasted
One of my favorites!
Love this one! I debated picking up some during the sale, but will have to wait for a bit.
I can see this one becoming a favourite!
Good will power TeaTiff on passing up a Black Friday sale!