2977 Tasting Notes
The lemongrass and spearmint smells predominate when dry. Then I can small both, plus sweetness of plum and zing of passionfruit in the brewed tea. I smell something different each time I take a whiff. What an odd blend of ingredients!
It’s a surprisingly smooth blend. The green tea, mint and lemongrass are primary, but I am getting a sweeter aftertaste, and a funny foamy mouthfeel at the end – maybe that’s the kombucha? I’ve heard that some cold versions are sparkly or bubbly due to the fermentation…
I expected to hate it based on the ingredient list, but actually I kind of like it. I was quite curious about kombucha, although I suspect drinking it bagged & flavored is not the way to get the full experience/effect. Anyway, I’m enjoying this tea with a plate of potstickers. I wouldn’t rush out to buy a box (this was a free sample), but I would have it again if offered.
Preparation
made a half cup of tea, steeped about 9 min, iced it down, and stirred in about 3 scoops vanilla ice cream (too lazy to bother with blender). MMMM tastes very chocolatey and malty – I think the vanilla is bringing both out nicely.
Preparation
That sounds absofreakinlutely WONDERFUL!
It was really very god. I’m sure it would be better if I’d been patient enough to cool the tea more, and maybe actually use the blender. I just had some ice cream to get rid of. Basically, it was a “tea float”. I’m going to try same concept next week with 52teas’ Pina Colada Honeybush and Ciao Bella Coconut Sorbet. mmm love them both, bet they will blend well!
“very God”? One of the Aztec ones, perhaps !
Definitely gonna make a chai float when I get more Mayan Chocolate chai=D
LOL thanks Robert, I meant very good!
That does sound heavenly. Mm…now I want some Malted ChocoMate! traipses over to 52Teas
found a very old bag hidden away, too shameless to resist. Obviously it tastes less fresh than before – in fact the lavender and lemon are barely there, overpowered my the mint. However it brings back memories of one of the first teas I fell in love with, because of the strange yet successful combination of herbs. I am buying a box as soon as I can…
Preparation
Very nice light flavored green tea with the slightly spicy overlay of dried lavender. Without sweetener, lavender is more savory (a bit like rosemary) than sweet or floral. Brews up a lovely bright yellow. A delicate, cheerful morning cup. Would go nicely with a pastry.
chilled half my mug and drank it the next day. Think I like it better cold. The sweetness doesn’t seem as cloying.