Thanks to Azzrian for the sample.
This is my first guayusa and it’s definitely different than I expected. I can see how the citrus flavors lend themselves to this type of tea. My tea tastes a lot like orange peels. I’m not really getting TOO much of a creamy taste from it. It is pretty good, though. Rather interesting.
Also, I totally forgot to smell the tea before I brewed my sample – d’oh! I’m reading all these notes about how wonderful it smells, too. Urgh. I used my IngenuiTEA to brew this, but I’m noticing now that the tea doesn’t really expand too much. A T-Sac will work just fine for next time.
Oh, and I thought that guayusa had no caffeine – good thing I double checked THAT one (and good thing this is the morning). It has more caffeine that Yerba Mate. I’m certainly awake now, if I wasn’t before ;)
Second infusion: I think this is better the second time around. Not quite so much “orange peel”-ness and I’m able to taste more of the cream. Overall, a very interesting tea.
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Just a note – MINE was made without Lemongrass – usually you have lemongrass in there too.
Wow. That would make it even more citrusy. Thanks for pointing that out. Are you allergic or you just don’t like it?
Mine has lemongrass and for those who like it like me it’s really good!
I just don’t like Lemongrass at all
Just a note – MINE was made without Lemongrass – usually you have lemongrass in there too.
Wow. That would make it even more citrusy. Thanks for pointing that out. Are you allergic or you just don’t like it?
Mine has lemongrass and for those who like it like me it’s really good!
I just don’t like Lemongrass at all