The label says “musky vanilla flavors and white chocolate aftertaste.” I’m kind of picking up more on that as the tea cools — at first it seemed more like musky melon and olive notes. I also added 1/2 tsp of raw sugar, and I think that helped bring out it’s sweeter side. I have a feeling this one will grow on me and I’ll pick up more of its complex flavor profile when I’ve drunk it a few more times. The leaves are long, narrow, and olive-colored. They smell vegetal and spicy, kind of like a rain forest. I think this one might benefit from a longer steep time than was recommended, because I’m getting a lot in the aroma that doesn’t translate to the tea.
Preparation
185 °F / 85 °C
1 min, 45 sec
1 tsp
8 OZ / 236 ML
