Apple Delight

Thanks to yssah for this sample. This may not be a true picture of the tea because I accidentally made it in the mug that still had a bit of french vanilla matcha in it so it’s kinda contaminated, even though I poured it into the correct mug almost immediately. So yeah…not quite a caffeine-free herbal anymore.

That being said, this is really a very apple-y tea. More on the tart side than the sweet side of the apple family. The hibiscus…I think I steeped it for too long, because I wasn’t paying attention and didn’t set a timer and now it’s pretty strong and making this tea taste not very good to me. I think I taste something that must be the roasted chicory root and it’s not sitting too well either. Summary – yuck.

Found this teabag while cleaning out my cupboard and – since I’m supposed to be less caffeinated in the evenings – decided to give it a go.

It brews up much darker than I’d expected for a tea-less tisane, with a heavily fruity aroma (mildly reminiscent of potpourri) and a pleasantly mild apple-y taste. I didn’t really pick up on the hibiscus or citrus, but for a mellow night-time sip it’s not unappealing.

I won’t be rushing out to buy a box, though as a one-time brew it was sufficient.