Sipdown (2115)!
This was one of the little mini samples I picked up from Tao during Toronto Tea Festival. Most of what they were selling was straight teas, but this one was mixed in and it seemed to be popular so I decided to give it a try.
It was pretty punchy and flavourful with zesty orange and hibiscus notes and a decided strong ginger. It brewed up almost syrupy, but just in the sense of thickness and not sweetness. I expected the ginger to have more heat than it did, but the level of spice was pretty nice. I think it would have been better with less hibiscus and more orange, but not a bad tea overall. With honey it would make for a nice “sick tea” and it had a strong enough flavour that it would also probably ice really well.
Hmmm…that sounds like an interesting tea!
i don’t think i bought two samples of this one….you’ll know when my box gets there. i think i got you a ginger puerh instead… i think? i dunno..i just randomly added a few extra copies of some of the teas i got smples of for you
That sounds really nice. Do you have the ingredients on your package?
That’s because you’re an awesome tea sister! :)
Omg – sadly this is a Tao pouch so it doesn’t have everything on it…he does put the ingredients on he the bigger bags. Next time I’m there I can ask what the other herbs and flavouring is outside of the few ingredients he has on ether website.
Ooh, I’d really appreciate that. I’ve emailed the company, but don’t know how long it will take to get a response.
i think they’re usually pretty good. i know i sent a note via the e-form and katherine got back to me in a day?