My first encounter with the non-decaf version of this was some time ago and judging by my note, I was less impressed than I think I probably should have been. I can’t imagine that a decaf would be better than a straight version, and man, this is really quite something.
The smell in the tin is quite intense — the bergamot gives it a zest-bitter smell that’s intense enough to open the sinuses, and the other flavors sort of wave from a distance. But after steeping, the aroma is more balanced, with some lovely vanilla and caramel notes, as well as berry-ish, raisin-ish smell. The tea is a reddish brown, slightly cloudy color.
And man, is it hitting the spot. I’m not sure whether it’s because I don’t often have black tea at night, or whether it’s because it’s going well with the remnants of my dinner, but it is really delicious. It doesn’t taste faded or papery in the decaf sort of way, either.
It has a richness that is surprising, and the flavor blend has a sweetness that’s kept from being cloying by the bergamot cutting through — the sweetness in turn tamps the zesty bitterness.
Yum.
Flavors: Bergamot, Berry, Black Currant, Caramel, Vanilla
Their Vanilla Comoro is the best decaf I’ve had-not thst I’ve had very many, but it is really good. :))
ITA. Harney is my top choice for decaf blacks and for flavored ones too. My one-pound bag of Decaf Ceylon is getting low; I might have to replace it with some Decaf Paris. Seems like a good choice for spring and summer. And yes, Vanilla Comoro is totally yummy too.
Is this new? I don’t remember seeing Decaf Paris before! I love their Decaf Ceylon and Vanilla Comoro.
It is new! It just came out in the last month!