Of the entire David’s Tea spring collection this is by far the one I was most hesitant about. The description didn’t grab me, the smell didn’t grab me, and yet it seemed silly to buy every one except this one instead of just buying the box set.
The smell, I find, is very reminiscent of wine, which may well be a selling feature for people (just not me). Initially the sip is very berry heavy (I don’t know what elderberries taste like, but it reminds me of blueberries) and there’s something almost grape-like which furthers the comparison to wine. The further into the cup I get the more the floral notes come out. The aftertaste is like you’ve just eaten a violet; I can almost feel the soft fuzz of petals. I do find this heavier than other white/green tea blends I’ve had. I suspect it would be rather lovely iced for a summer party (maybe with a little something added as a kind of make-shift sangria). While I doubt I’ll be investing anymore in this particular blend, I’m sure this will have plenty of moments to shine.
Flavors: Berries, Floral
Yes! I totally caught a whiff of wine for a second too.