From the winter subscription! I find it so interesting how Old Barrel offers mixed teas like this. I wasn’t super excited for this one in particular, because I don’t love hibiscus-heavy fruit tisanes generally, and I also don’t love berry and fruit with rooibos…
However, I think they did a good job on the balance with this one. It has tartness, but it’s not overwhelming like the plain Blueberry probably would be (for me at least). The berry flavor is nice, it doesn’t taste chalky and the tartness helps it taste more fresh and less syrupy. I can also taste the rooibos, it gives a smooth and slightly woody base, and then the vanilla adds sweetness and a touch of creaminess, and synergizes well with the blueberry flavor.
I like it more than I expected, and I don’t get any medicinal vibes from it, which is a relief. I don’t think I would go out and buy it, just because I don’t generally reach for rooibos or fruit tisanes, but I’ll have no issue sipping through my small tin!
Flavors: Acidic, Apple, Berries, Berry, Blueberry, Creamy, Fruity, Hibiscus, Raspberry, Rooibos, Sweet, Tart, Vanilla, Woody
This sounds nice! I’ve liked all the Old Barrel teas I’ve sampled. Nothing too heavy-handed on any of their blends.
If I didn’t have so. much. tea. from BF and CM sales I’d jump on this subscription. But keep the tea notes coming so I can justify signing up in March :)
Ha ha will do! Old Barrel is definitely my favorite new-to-me company from last year. And I like that it’s only quarterly so I’m not inundated with tea every month! :P
So I joined the subscription, thanks for being a tea-enabler :)