Another weird combo. I almost got the Agni Chai, which is more Ayuverdic in nature by combining Pu-Erh into a lavender turmeric chai (though in my head cannon, it’s a Avatar the Last Air Bender reference), but the elderberry, white oak, and marshmallow leaf got me interested. I really don’t have to much to write on this one, but it lasts a little bit longer than the other teas. The elderberry becomes much more prominent as I steep it. The other elements are harder to taste. It’s generally malty. The marshmellow adds a little bit of a flavor to round it off, and the oak might give off a bit of a sagey feel, but they are not prominent. A bit of oak milk creamer add more dimension and layered off the ingredients.
I don’t have a strong opinion on it yet other than interesting and generally likeable. I also had a good clear headed feeling after it before work, so it’s solid. Byzantium is lighter and more complex, so I like it more, but this is up my alley. I’ll play around with it as I get more acquainted.
Flavors: Elderberry, Loam, Malt