Ginger & Melograno (Ginger & Pomegranate)

This was a freebie from La Via del Te in my order. A proper, 50 grams pouch.

To be honest, I added a few teas to reach this gift (it was said a pouch of tea, not which one); and I had to compesate 15 EUR for shipping too. So, Advent Calendar and a few pouches.

First of all, it smells amazing. Very fresh, spicy, citrusy (probably lemongrass?) and fruity.
I steeped 7 grams in boiling water for 5 minutes and it has got a pine-y notes? Then again, ginger, and apples. A little bit like a mulled apple cider with pine-y ginger-y notes.

When drank, it was actually damn similar to aroma, mostly noticeable were apples with ginger which wasn’t fiery, just a mildly spicy. A hardly noticeable were pomegranates, which surprises me, as there was more of citrusy notes than this red round fruit.

In conclusion, this blend isn’t bad… but my expectations were very different. I have been expecting a spicy (fiery) pomegranate tea, but nada. Now when I know what to expect, it will be a little better next time. Rating on hold.
And note for some: It doesn’t contain any hibiscus!