I was a bit surprised at first becuase I initially thought this was a black tea, but it didn’t look like a black tea after it was brewed. Its actually a white tea, oops. So I brewed it like a black, but it turned out really good.
There were beautiful sunflower petals mixed in with the tea and orange peels.
The tea is a dark yellow brown colour. There is a sweet spicey smell to it, slightly orange. I can’t quite determine what the spice is, but it might be licorice root, however, the tea does not taste like licorice root or cinnamon.
The tea tastes like sweet orange. Not quite tangerine, but it is not tart orange or bergamot. There is a slight spice to it, but it is not overpowering.
Initially I thought I should have added sweetener, but I am glad that I didn’t. Once it cooled slightly it was perfect.
Next time I am going to brew this one like a white tea and see how the flavours change.
I think this would be a great tea for anyone that likes orange, but not bergamot.
Hmmmm ill have to keep this one in mind :)
Luckily whites often aren’t as finicky as greens!! :D
Sil – I thought of you while I was drinking this one. Ha ha.
oh we’ll be swapping again lady! haha
Sil: sounds good to me