If you are wondering what it is like to walk through the northern coniferous forest with a camp fire close by this is it. Or at least this is what it would taste like. The cedar tips give this an amazing woodsy characteristic like I’ve never had in a tea before. I almost feel like I’ve licked a piece of wood. It is not astringency but it is definitely drying. Can’t say this will be a cupboard keeper but glad to try it once