What an absolutely delightful color! Clear Japanese carmine with golden-amber accents. The aroma is divine It’s a forest of berry aromatherapy. Also very pretty to look at while drinking. The flavor is intensely fruity. My first round wasn’t great though. I steeped it hot and somehow (don’t read this part until you sip it) it tastes like cigarettes. Mind you I don’t smoke and I abhor the smell but that is what I was reminded of. The second steep was colder and no cig reminders. Steep cold to fully enjoy this one.