I never drank a purple tea,
I never even sipped one.
But thanks to K S now I have
And it defies description!
Yeah, I know…groan, but that’s been toodling around my brain all afternoon.
But after two steeps, I’m stumped. It’s lightish, but not exactly greenish, but isn’t purplish, and not exactly darjeeling-y. I saw “cranberry” in one tasting note; I can understand where that vibe comes from.
Fortunately, at only 1/2 teaspoon a cup, I’ve got enough to do some more taste testing.
I don’t know which I like better, tasting this tea or reading the different reactions to it.
Brothy—chocolate—woody—white beans. It’s got a personality like a chameleon.