Sipology Advent Calendar 2023 – Day 23
I may or may not have groaned audibly when I saw this… XD Chocolate teas are already not my favorite, and I also don’t generally love chili in chai, and I’m very hit or miss on flavored puerh, depending on how funky it is… So not a great combo ha ha!
Honestly though, it’s fine. The puerh base is nice enough – mellow, deep, and earthy without any fishy or funky notes. Don’t love the chocolate flavoring, it’s quite strong and has that trademark boozy note that I just can’t get behind. The chili isn’t very noticeable, the only indication really is a slight tingle/warmth at the back of the throat, it doesn’t taste spicy on the tongue. But honestly I don’t get a ton of spice in general here, mostly just chocolate with a touch of cinnamon and the chili.
So I don’t love it obviously, but it’s drinkable. More of a Mexican hot chocolate vibe than a chai IMO, but would probably be enjoyable for someone who loves chocolate teas more than I do. :P
Flavors: Alcohol, Artificial, Chili, Chocolate, Cinnamon, Earthy, Rich, Smooth, Sweet
It sounded interesting until you said the chili wasn’t very noticeable. If something has chili in the name and I’m in the mood and prepped for spice, I want to feel the heat of the chili!
I’m the opposite, I was relieved ha ha! :P