Brand: David's Tea
Primary Type: Maté
Dry Scent: Cinnamon. Lots and lots of cinnamon. Actually, since there really is quite a bit of powdered cinnamon in this blend, be careful when sniffing not to get too close or you might accidentally breathe some in! Also there is a definite scent of chocolate to this, very much like xocoatl, or at least, the version of this that is made at a local chocolate specialty shop. Mmm...going to have to make a stop there one of these days once the weather gets cooler.
Steeping Time: 5 min (+ if drinking gourd-style)
Steeped Flavour: I will admit, this is one of the only teas that I routinely add anything to. On its own it is quite lovely, with strong flavours of cinnamon and chocolate and just a hint of spiciness although I would like a bit more spice really. When you add a little Bailies (or other heavy cream or cream liqueur) it becomes absolutely heavenly! It's just a tiny bit too watery without adding anything, but if you dilute it with too much milk you loose too much of the flavour. A half-ounce of Bailies solves that problem admirably!
Food/Drink Pairings: This is an on-its-own or dessert tea. Not really a first thing in the morning tea either, but with something to dunk in it (and the aforementioned booze) it makes a great happy hour treat, especially on damp, chilly fall days or as an apres-ski (or apres-snow) sip to ward off cold noses and cold toes.
Rating out of Six Tails:
4.5/6
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