2636 Tasting Notes
Coconut is the strongest flavor, but the kukicha gives it a hearty backdrop. This was best sweetened with milk. I taste coconut and marshmallow and that’s nice, but a little simple. The next two times I had this, I found it too plain for my tastes. The flavors didn’t shine anymore for whatever reason.
Once I let this cool and added milk, it tasted super nice and sophisticated. The anise is the strongest flavor, but it combined beautifully with the base, and a bright, yet desserty hit of orange comes next. This flavor profile really surprised me – I didn’t expect to be such a fan, but I really enjoyed my bag.
This ends up pretty savory, but in an enjoyable way. I’ve been experimenting with steaming and frothing milk, and this tea has been a great base for that. As far as spiced teas/chais go, I’ve had so many weak ones lately, but this one is quite hearty. It packs in a lot of spice and flavor despite being an herbal tea, and it’s a unique tasting spice combination. The 2 oz bag only made a few cups, but it’s one I’d consider getting again. The resteep is super strong too.
This is one of the teas that made me want to try Savoy, but I wish it had ended up as tasty as it sounds! It had some random chai-ish flavors, but it’s not that good. The quality of the black tea is just okay. It was all way too mild, and nothing made me think of pumpkin or muffins.