Day 16 of the Plum Deluxe herbal tea advent calendar! Since the black tea is cut pretty finely, I only brewed this for about three and a half minutes, though I did leaf generously. A lovely cinnamon aroma wafts up as it brews, and that slightly spicy cinnamon kick is reflected in the sip too. Unfortunately, that’s basically all I can taste. The mouthfeel is watery and the base tea doesn’t seem to have any noticeable characteristics. This is the rare Plum Deluxe blend that I have found to be a true disappointment. While some have been just ok or needed extra TLC, I don’t think any have been completely flat, even with a relatively “short” steep. I can smell/taste other things, so it’s not covid, and I’ve only had this for a couple of months so it’s not age. Maybe I didn’t get a representative sample?
Flavors: Cinnamon
