This is one of Shui Tea’s best sellers so I had to try it.
The fragrance is very mellow, woody and vanillin. The appearance is “earthy” but there was a bit of color which surprised me.
The taste was a bit unusual. As expected from the name, there were notes of caramel and vanilla. However, I got a strong impression of toasted bread and it was also slightly peppery. All of the flavors are very subtle which made me think at first that this wasn’t very flavorful. However, the lingering caramel aftertaste which seems to become progressively more pronounced was pleasant.
If you like mate, I can see how this would be a great variation. The roasting gives it a smooth flavor and the touch of caramel adds a hint of sweetness.
Preparation
180 °F / 82 °C
5 min, 0 sec
