Ordered this one completely on a whim. In the box (I love the clever and compact way they package their loose-leaf, by the way) the tea smells strong and fruity. It was so fruity it almost smelled alcoholic; like some kind of cherry liqueur and a hint of almonds.
This tea is stunning brewed, with a deep wine color and a strong cinnamon-fruit smell. The taste is…I’m not sure. The cinnamon is definitely there but it’s not enough for my taste. The plum is there, too (more like the tarter skin of the plum than the flesh, but still recognizably plum). The hibiscus and the fruit combine to form such a tart taste that it makes my lips pucker! I was expecting a much mellower flavor.
I’m sure this would be good iced (in my opinion all teas with a red fruit note are great iced), and I might try this mulled like the company suggests, but I am completely unsure what to make of it plain.
