This is one of my favorite flavored black teas. All of the flavors are very subtle. I don't find it particularly fruity. The black tea and caramel notes resonate most strongly for me. I honestly don't detect truffle/chocolate at all. There's a nice comforting smoothness to a cup of this tea, with no bitterness or bite.
The aroma of the tea in the bag is far stronger than the aroma once brewed. I can smell the pear more than I can taste it; I think the pear quality best expresses itself in the smooth finish.
It's funny, I forget how much I like this tea between cups. The name just always sounds wayyyyyy to sweet and fruity. I should just black out the name on the bag and change to it "Lovely Cuppa".
ReplyDeleteYou're right about the name. It sounds like it should be teeth-achingly sweet, but it's got only the most minimal sweet notes in the background.
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