This is my first time trying this tea; I like it. I rinsed the leaves once and used a rather short brewing time.
This tea first struck me as very “foresty” — bark, leaves, and earthiness — but there’s a strong flower scent and taste, and a bit of fruitiness (raisins?) too. I brewed it to a light orange color, but the flavor is still robust. There’s a bit of pleasant astringency, particularly on the aftertaste.
This is a solid tea with some complexity to it. While it might not be for everyone, it’s one I enjoy. I drank it by itself, but I think it might be even better paired with food or dark chocolate.
I got 4 infusions from these leaves. I think they could probably keep going for 1 or 2 more, but that was enough for me. =)
Preparation
180 °F / 82 °C
1 min, 15 sec
