2023 sipdown no. 107
The flavour leans toward raspberry jam, without any lingering tartness, which is nice. I believe it’s meant to be strawberry, but I would expect maybe a touch more sweetness for a true strawberry flavour. Granted, it also has black currant so perhaps that’s how I’m getting raspberry. It’s very flavourful without anything fake or cloying — quite a feat for a bagged tea. I also love the bright red colour. Thanks Martin!
I love black tea and this is usually what’s in my mug. I’m also happy to enjoy a cup of green or red rooibos (green preferable to red), herbals, oolongs (unroasted/green and red preferable to roasted), whites, and subtly flavoured greens (mango or pineapple, yum!).
Likes:
Raspberry, strawberry, peach, rhubarb, passionfruit, blackcurrant, redcurrant, fig, and most fruits in general, maple, creaminess, hay, biscuit, lavender, and cacao/dark chocolate.
I enjoy bergamot when paired with flavours that mellow it (Camellia Sinensis Earl Grey Cream is one of my favourites).
Dislikes:
Any smokiness at all, stevia, too much blackberry leaf, rose, jasmine, ginger (except in chai), cinnamon-heavy teas, anything cloying or fake/candy-like.
I’m vegan with an allergy to potatoes, so I avoid any animal products in tea, along with sprinkles as these often have potato starch (I usually just pick them out of blends).
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Last updated January 2023.
Canada
To be honest, I am not such a fan of this. Probably too much hibiscus in this blend for me.
Ah fair, I’m happy I was able to enjoy a few cups to take them off your hands. :)