The Forest Witch

New Company Alert!

So, I was looking for new flavoured teas to try and I realized that I really wasn’t sure what company to order from that would be new to me and carry things that were unique/hand made and not just sourced from a larger company like MTC or East Indie’s. So, I started looking on Etsy (because there are a few companies popular on Steepster that started off on Etsy) and this is one I stumbled upon! It’s a mix of fandom inspired teas, mythological teas, and a collection of horoscope blends! Pretty cool concept already, and everything looked pretty unique on top of that.

I was actually very impressed with my experience ordering from them; once stuff had been shipped out it arrived really quickly and it was packaged really well. Plus, the packaging of the tea itself is pretty nice; everything reseals and is sun blocked and even the sample I got came in a sealed foil bag rather than just a crafting style bag.

I was going to get her Pisces blend because that’s what I am but honestly the flavour profile of Pisces didn’t appeal to me at all so I got this one instead because it jumped out to me the most flavour wise. Also, cantaloupe! Holy shit am I down for more cantaloupe teas in my life. Plus, fruity rooibos/honeybush is something I’m always open to as well. I like having lots of night time drinking options.

- Smells great; strong kiwi, lemon, and… pine?
- Mostly tastes of kiwi; in a very realistic and natural way
- Though just the sweetness of the kiwi; no acidity at all
- Melony as well; but I wouldn’t describe it as cantaloupe
- The lemon is interesting: it’s strong, but not as strong as the kiwi
- It also pairs very well w. the kiwi; takes me back to Kiwi’s Big Adventure!
- Which was a DT blend with kiwi/lemon/apple
- I’m also, weirdly enough, still getting a bit of that pine taste
- Though confused about where it’s coming from, I think it actually adds nice dimension

On the whole, I thoroughly enjoyed the cup though I don’t think it was without areas of improvement. Personally, I wish the cantaloupe had been a more distinct cantaloupe flavour instead of just melon, and I’m still totally baffled as to what what giving this that strong pine flavour, even if I liked it overall. Still this makes me really excited to see what else this company has to offer, and very eager to try the other two things I picked up from the company.

This tea tastes like an herbal roasted oolong, though the base is green tea.
I’ve never had mugwort before, so I didn’t know what to expect for the flavor. Though I don’t know what mugwort is supposed to taste like, I think it is the dominant flavor. I definitely don’t get much jasmine or fennel coming through. I hear that mugwort can be bitter, so perhaps these other ingredients tame the bitterness, because its definitely not bitter.

It’s a pleasant, comforting tea. Maybe not one I’ll drink everyday, but I will be in the mood for it from time to time.

New tea, New tea!!!! I have been stuck in a rut lately, sticking to my favorites and not venturing out much anymore. Then I found this new line of teas with pagan, fantastical, and sometimes geeky themes and I had to try some!!

This tea tastes like a hearty cup of slightly sweetened oatmeal and no weird aftertaste. If you like bready/nutty teas, you need to try it!!