Green Rooibos Paradiso

Adagio sent me samples with a recent order and the ‘paradise’ in its name made me try this one first. The smell upon opening the packet was subtle, delightful. Once made, I ate the apple bits that floated to the top of the cup. This is very much a soft version of pina colada, modified, I think by the rose petals. Not too many of those, so they blended into the mix very nicely (I’m normally not keen on rose in tea). Since they were not a predominating note, just a light presence, they added dimension to the tropical mix. I’m not familiar with green rooibos, so I honestly couldn’t identify its taste. That’s why I didn’t notice it in the flavor profile; it was just ‘greenery’ to me. Seems to me I ‘sort of’ sense a bit of pear? – only there isn’t any there!
I did enjoy this tea. I tried it hot first, since I only had the small sample, then chilled the other half of the cup. I did enjoy this tea unsweetened, though I’m sure the flavors would’ve been more pronounced in the chilled sample had I added some.
Small sample, not exactly a fair tasting, but I did like it. It’s worth another try.

Wow, the coconut here is super strong. Stronger than I’d prefer, to be honest. The green rooibos is lovely and soft. Really the only thing happening here is the coconut. I did a cold brewed second steep, which turned out quite strong as well. I’d choose S&V’s coconut macaroon over this one, but this isn’t bad either. I wish it had another flavor to complement the coconut.