I was so impressed by the flavor and the quality of other teas that I got from American Tea Room (plus their speedy delivery) that I wanted to try this. I am not disappointed. It is a sweet, rich caramel with a full body and a full taste. I added a bit of sugar mid-way through my first mug, plus some milk. I don’t think that the sugar is needed—it’s naturally sweet on its own. The milk seemed nice. I think that there is a natural milkiness in caramel candies, so it belongs.
All in all, I am not in the least bit disappointed. I keep evolving as a tea drinker and just a few days ago when I ordered this I was all about the sweet, candied teas and have since evolved into a purist. BUT I know that in the course of human events, I will naturally return to a love of the sweet, candied tea.
I came across a tea reference in a poem by WH Auden (Letter to Lord Byron, part III):
“For now we’ve learnt we mustn’t be so bumptious
We find the stars are one big family,
And send out invitations for a scrumptious
Simple, old-fashioned, jolly romp with tea
To any natural objects we can see. "
I like the idea of a “jolly romp with tea”. That’s what my life has been like lately!
Love Auden!
A lovely sentiment! And I can’t help smiling at the amazingly rapid evolution of your tea sensibilities.:)
<3
Poetry is my “thing”—very much so.
What I’ve read of Auden, I’ve loved. And I love caramel tea tealogs.