Meh. Why is it so sweet?
I’m getting mostly ginger and pineapple and sweetness. A bit of an earthy undertone. It’s not terrible, but it’s not really doing it for me. I’d almost suspect it of having some sort of sweetener added… I know it doesn’t have stevia because that always tastes terribly bitter to me, but there’s a bit of a weird aftertaste.
Well it has been over a year and everyone I know thinks my tea obsession is a bit out of hand, so… I guess I’m not a total newbie anymore. :)
I’m drinking a lot more pure tea these days, though I still love a good flavoured blend too. Current favourites: Chinese and Taiwanese blacks, fresh Chinese greens, oolongs both green and roasted, sheng puer.
I really love companies that buy directly from tea farmers, and have an emphasis on quality and sustainability. Favourites: Verdant, Whispering Pines, Eco Cha, White 2 Tea. I live in a small town in the middle of nowhere, so I buy almost all my tea online.
For hot tea, I’m usually brewing in either a 100ml gaiwan, or a 10oz mug with a steeping basket. For cold tea, I cold brew overnight in 500ml mason jars.
My cupboard on Steepster doesn’t include small samples, just the ones I have at least 15g of. So if you see something you’re interested in, I probably have enough to share. :)
Northwestern Ontario, Canada
Blackberry leaves are surprisingly sweet. And maybe the pineapple is candied?