The cider part of this tisane’s name is a misnomer. I tried a sample in the store, and was initially excited to have my first taste of cider for the impending autumn season. However, there was no cider flavour in there! Even a plain, unmulled cider has a very rich, musky, complex flavour, and this brew is clear, bright, and brassy. Totally not a cider taste. Additionally, I would expect a cider tea to have more of the mulled cider flavour, so cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, etc., none of which show up here.
In any case, it was still quite yummy. It tasted like apples right off the bat, but something else not quite identifiable. As soon as my friend said it tasted more like apple candy to her, I realised that was exactly it. This tastes like a green apple Jolly Rancher, but not as sugary sweet – it’s still very fruit sweet, though. It was a friendly little infusion, but unfortunately I don’t think it’ll be coming home with me.
Flavors: Apple, Apple Candy, Candy, Green Apple
