Schizandrae Rooibos

This is an unusual blend. The first couple of sips, I assumed that it had pretty much lost its flavor (it is an old tisane) because I tasted nothing but rooibos, but, now I taste pepper. It’s like pepper and rooibos, with a lovely hint of magnolia. I actually quite like this… the flavor of the rooibos goes nicely with the peppery note. Different, but, enjoyable.

This blend of flavors looks interesting to say the least…what a name, too, eh!?

Well, this smells unlike anything I have ever smelled before! Once infused/steeped – I can pick out the rooibos and hibiscus scent tho…

The color is really neat…it’s a orange/red/brown color…very rich.

WHOA. WOW. Not sure about this…but I will try…
It’s HOT…like spicy hot. It’s tart from the hibiscus. It’s cactus-like. It’s Peppery. Blah. Yeah…Peppery…more and more peppery as I sip.

LOVE that they were creative with this one but it’s totally NOT my cup…

:X

Steep Information:
Amount: 1 teabag
Water: boiling
Steep Time: a little over 5 minutes (http://steep.it/)
Served: Hot

Tasting Notes:
Dry Leaf Smell: rooibos
Steeped Tea Smell: sweet, spice
Flavor: pepper
Body: Full
Aftertaste: woody
Liquor: translucent red-orange

It was a nice and spicy rooibos! For those who don’t like hibiscus you can’t taste it.

Gift from TEB, thank you, that was mauled by the post office.

Pictures: http://amazonv.blogspot.com/2011/01/teaspree-teabag-rooibos-tisane.html