My Persimmon tree order! YAY! I went nuts with an ordering of samples. I had the kettle prepped since I knew it was coming and I know when my mail guy shows up.
I started with White Guava to try first because as I was browsing to figure out the steeping times (annoyingly the samples did not state water tempuratures and steep times, so I wrote them all down on my receipt) and a free offer popped up for White guava. So, I figure I’d try this puppy first and see if I’ll snag that offer. I originally ordered this tea because guava is pretty unique to have in a tea!
DRY: Strong – very sweet and fruity. Smelled guava before? This is guava! I could sniff this sample packet all day!
STEEPED: Slightly guava with maybe a floral note? Brews up a light orangey yellow.
TASTE: Light and refreshing. Mildly guava and sweet. I think I can taste strawberry in regards to sweetness. Slight hit of ginger essense as the tea goes down and aftertaste. White tea is light and doesn’t mess with the fruityness.
WHO’D LIKE THIS TEA: Those white tea fruity drinkers, don’t be scared of unusual fruit!
COMMENTS:
It was one of those momemnts of Sip. Sip. Sip. Sip. non-stop until it was done. Refreshing! I’ve never had a tea with ginger that was this mild, usually ginger teas get the POW GINGER effect. The tea is very mild. I could go for a stronger taste in guava and strawberry. But as a whole this tea is a well made balance of fruity and refreshing. I’d say this tea is sophisticated (and slightly exotic) flavor.
Would I get more? (For free hell yes, I’m cashing in on that coupon code!) I think this tea is very good but not wow’ing me to become a staple of mine. I am however very impressed with Persimmon Teas and I excited to try my other teas in my order.
