Cinnamon Plum Herbal Tea

Been sipping down my initial stash of this tisane, Western style, sometimes with a lump, sometimes straight. It has a pleasant and complex aroma both dry and brewed. The hibiscus is not so heavy as to make the brew overly tart, though it makes its presence known! I always like it, and it’s an afternoon drink because it lacks caffeine. Not getting much plum or licorice today; perhaps my stuff is a bit stale. Last year I bought a fresh supply of this cinnamon plum, at the Bentonville location, and boy was the cinnamon strong! When I start drinking it, I’ll make a new review thread. My first steeping today (1 heaped tsp/8z boiling/4min) was potent and deep brown. 2nd infusion looked weak and light purple, so I let it go for 20 min. Very different: sweeter, less tart, more woody, deeper soft fruity notes at the back and sides of my tongue and roof of the mouth. Very sweet lingering aftertaste (no added sugar in this cup). I’m getting a plummy finish with a hint of licorice. I might try a jug of this Western style, iced and sweetened someday. In an additional round with this tea, I cut the first steep to 2.5 min and the second steep to 5 min. This produced two excellent cups of full-bodied liquor, closer to each other in flavor and aroma. This blend might be a good candidate for grandpa-style brewing!