I’ve never had anything before that has been flavored with violets. I don’t even know what they are supposed to taste like. The dry blend has brightly colored royal purple flower petals plus long dry stems and some torn green leaves which I’m assuming are the blackberry leaves. It’s so fragrant and sweet-smelling, like candy. Surprisingly enough, I can smell tobacco also. I’m guessing from the tea leaves themselves.
The color of the brewed tea liquid is interesting. It’s a purple sort of black at first then it becomes the reddish color I would expect from a black tea. After steeping, I can see the small berries mingled in with the broken twigs, earthy tea leaves, and sage green blackberry leaves.The flavor is definitely fruity, also like candy, and it actually reminds me of a grape-flavored tootsie pop. It is equally good both hot and cold. There is a real juiciness to it.
Second Steep
8 ounces water + 175 degrees + 13 minutes
I was distracted and left this one my desk for far too long. The color is dark, that blackish purple I mentioned before. It is almost as flavorful as the first cup though not quite and now it’s a little astringent.
Flavors: Astringent, Candy, Fruity, Sweet