Raspberry Black

Thanks to carol who for my sample of this one! I have to say, this tea surprised me. When I first smelled the dry leaf, I thought, “Hmm, not much raspberry here, but I bet it’s a nice black tea.” Then I steeped it, and the raspberry scent became much more prominent. (Usually it’s the other way around!) The aroma was deep and rich; I found myself savoring it while the tea cooled. But I assumed the flavor would be mostly aromatic… And I was wrong about that, too! There’s a strong note of raspberry in this tea, very juicy and fresh, and it leaves a wonderful berry aftertaste. It also blends well with the base tea, which has a subtle cocoa note to it.

I have to say, I’m impressed! This is a fairly simple flavored tea, but it delivers on its promise.

I can’t get over how amAzing this cup smells. The cocoa notes of the base mixed with the raspberry pieces makes it smell like a piece of high quality dark chocolate and raspberry coulis. Mmm. I don’t like chocolate and fruit together, but this smells so rich, I’m drooling.

To my great disappointment, no cocoa notes :( BUT the raspberry flavor is very well executed. I have a hard time with raspberry flavored things, as I find it can sometimes taste like children’s medicine, but this is not that. I want to cold brew this so bad. Oooooooh raspberry iced tea! Yes!

mj1851 sent me this, thanks for making me believe in raspberry again gurl!

This tea is my favorite raspberry tea! It’s tart! It’s sweet! If you add milk, it is a delicious raspberry cream experience. I’m sipping while I’m waiting for stuffed peppers to cook. WHY SO LONG?? I’m getting hangry. This tea is helping to distract me.