I picked this out without having any idea of what it was supposed to taste like—the name caught me. There was only slightly more than one cup’s worth so this is a sipdown.
As this brews it smells grassy to the point of almost being moldy. Not exactly the most appealing. The taste is better, but it’s not my favorite. There’s some cinnamon but the mate takes over most of the cup, including any chai that’s supposed to be there. It’s not a bad cup, but not for me.
Elizabeth, college student, anthropology major, bio and history minor. I love to travel and try new foods (and teas!). I also enjoy music, books, video games as often as I can get my hands on them.
I loved tea as a kid, didn’t drink it for about ten years, and then rediscovered it a couple of years ago. Tea sometimes helps me feel better when chronic illness is making things hard. It’s also fun to experiment with!
I’m still pretty new to the types and brands of tea out there, but I’m interested in trying some of everything. My favorites are earl greys, yunnans, medium-bodied oolongs, Japanese greens, fruit, vanilla, and floral flavors (especially jasmine and rose). My least favorites are teas that are overly smoked, bitter, or contain strong hibiscus or orange peel.
Indiana, U.S.
