Liquid Proust very generously offered up samples to include in the GCTTB5. I snuck a sample of some of the teas before I sent the box out as chances are there will be none left when it comes back to me.
This one sounds interesting. I quite like mead, the drink, so I thought this would be right up my alley.
The dry tea smells mostly just like a gold tipped tea to me. Nice and malty. The brewed tea does have a hint of bees wax scent, it is slightly sweet smelling and malty.
To me the tea is moderately bold, there is definitely quite a bit of malty flavour. There is just a slight bit of astringency at the end of the sip. There are hints of the bees wax flavour. There is a very subtle sweetness to the tea. The liquor feels quite thick as you swallow. Not so much honey flavour though. As the tea cools, it becomes more sweet with slight fruity undertones.
This one was a good tea. I would have like it to be a bit more meady, but that is just my preference.
I’m right there with you on these thoughts. No honey taste is quite disappointing :(
At least, while not tasting the way I/anyone is wanting it to taste like, it wasn’t a bad cup of tea.