Blue Bottle Coffee

So, this is a tisane that’s made from coffee cherries. A unique concept, for sure, and one that I really wanted to like because I think it’s super inventive and I love teas that repurpose what would otherwise be waste products – like coffee leaf tea, which I think is great. But…

This. Tasted. Awful.

I tried to like it – I genuinely tried. The closest thing to a positive comment that I can think of to say is that the first half a second or so when you take a sip of the tea had a fruity, date like top note. However, immediately after that you’re hit with such an intensely bitter taste. One of the most bitter teas that I’ve probably ever had…

I drank six sips and simply couldn’t do any more of the mug.