Anna Marie's Tea Review: Minty Cookies Nā Cream
Site description:
Minty Cookies Nā Cream is another Brand New addition to the Tea Shop this Winter! One of our own privately blended teas, beautifully blended for this Holiday season. Mellow Chocolate meets creamy mint to create a soothing and delicious brew. A pleasing twist to the typical Chocolate & Mint flavors that are so popular this time of year! The white chocolate chips and strawberry bits will have you treasuring every last drop!
Review:
This is the rare cup of tea that tastes better than it smells. Upon first whiff, there is a light sweet cream and mint scent, with the black tea lending a slightly musty smell. It reminds me of flipping through old Highlights magazines at the dentist's office. Thankfully, it tastes far better than it smells - the combination of white chocolate and strawberry somehow instead evokes the flavors of brown sugar boba. The brew is delightfully flavorful despite not smelling like much. The mint presents more strongly as an aftertaste, ending each sip on a refreshing note.
- 1st steep: 212 F for 5 minutes. Delicious - would rebuy for sure. Watch out for the caffeine content, though!
- 2nd steep: TODO (but not hopeful)