Dry leaf smelled sweet, fuity, tart cherries. I used boiling water as per directions which was a mistake. Flavors wete muted. Too hot and it killed the flavor. I like the base of the tea. I just wish the cherry flavor came through more. I tried this again with lower water temperature and more cherry flavor was present. Still not enough for me. I like the cherry flavor in Cholate Cherry Latte by A Quarter to Tea better.
Flavors: Cherry, Fruity, Sweet