I think I have enough leaf for one more cup after this, and then it looks like its gone from the Compass Teas website. Makes sense, I guess, as even the name is seasonal. Well, I take that back – it’s present in sample size quantities, but I can’t see myself placing an order consisting of like, 3 sample size bags and that’s it.
It’s quite a shame, because this is a great marshmallow tea. It’s not toasted marshmallow, which would probably be the only thing I’d add to this blend – but it is equal parts marshmallow and black tea. The base reminds me of my beloved East Frisian blend, only it’s as if someone treated it like a hot chocolate and put a marshmallow on top. With milk and sugar (not a lot of either, and not necessary at that) I am absolutely in heaven.
I wish there was a way to add a toasted flavor without burny/smoke flavoring. I can’t do the lapsang. Maybe some toasted rice from a genmaicha? Or maybe… my LAOSHAN BLACK CHOCOLATE GENMAICHA. OMG. I think all of the lightbulbs in the world just went off inside my head – that is a blend that will be happening the next (last?!) time I make this tea.
If it’s good I may just find a way to place an order of only sample sizes. The things I’ll do for my tastebuds. :)
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Funny! I just wrote about the laoshan black chocolate genmaicha and how it would be a great s’mores base! Great minds think alike :-)
Oh… that sounds divine! Now I really want to mix the two of those together (and I haven’t even tried Marshmallow Winter!)
Funny! I just wrote about the laoshan black chocolate genmaicha and how it would be a great s’mores base! Great minds think alike :-)
Oh… that sounds divine! Now I really want to mix the two of those together (and I haven’t even tried Marshmallow Winter!)