Monstrositea - Batch Six

[calissa]

I've not been tweaking the colour balance on my tea photos but was tempted with this one, given how washed out it looks. Despite the paleness of the tea, it had a stronger taste than some of the others--a very slight grassy hint but a touch sweeter. I quite liked it



This sample came with brewing instructions that were a bit different to the usual blacks. It turned out very nicely, though. It's not quite as heavy as I prefer but has a glorious smell I can't quite put my finger on. Maybe slightly woody?



Usually, I'm not a fan of berry teas. They always come with hibiscus, which tends to overwhelm all other flavours. However, this one was very nicely balanced. If I was going to drink berry tea on a regular basis, this would definitely be the one I'd go to.



I was a little nervous about trying this sample, having never tried Yerba Mate before. It turns out I needn't have worried. For a tea that's not a tea, it tasted surprisingly of tea...

Overall, a pretty great batch!