I’ve drank this one a few times on an evening, but I’ve not made it to a note as yet. I think that’s partly because I feel like I don’t quite understand this blend. I mean, it’s simple: chamomile, lemon, honeybush. Those three things are fine with me. What I don’t quite understand is what happens when they’re combined in this specific blend. I like lemon, and I like chamomile. I even like honeybush, on occasion, but I don’t like this tea. My main problem with it is that it’s somehow astringent, which isn’t something I associate at all with honeybush. Even so, it really, really dries my mouth out after just a couple of sips. The second thing that strikes me wrong is the flavour. It’s harsh, almost sharp, and somehow medicinal tasting. I get mild notes of honey, and a whole whack of lemon, and then somehow it just all goes downhill. It’s hard to describe what happens, but it’s like the initial flavour (pleasant) is somehow overtaken by a sour, bitter monster. Very odd.
I’ve tried various combinations of leaf quantity, brew time, and water temperature, but I just can’t get this one to work for me. I feel like I’m drinking a different tea to everyone else! I’ll persevere for a couple more cups, but after that I’ll have to admit defeat. It’s a shame, because I wanted to like this one. The description is just my thing, but sadly it seems the actuality is not.
