Drinking this while I write up a few tasting notes. When I opened up the pouch, the scent of fall just wafted up: apples, cinnamon, and maple all in happy harmony. Yes, it’s a hot summer day right now, but still this seemed appealing somehow. It’s one of the few Adagio teas I’ve really been wanting to try. Disappointingly, the flavor balance feels quite off. The maple is here and pleasant enough, and there’s a nice apple note. Not sure about any creaminess, which is definitely a miss when it’s in the name of the blend. But the real problem is that the cinnamon is too strong, to the point of being biting. And I LOVE cinnamon – I use an appalling amount of it on yogurt, ice cream, etc. But in a blend like this, the cinnamon should really be a supporting player rather than the prima donna. This is still drinkable, but primarily because I like cinnamon so much; I think someone else might find it difficult. I had such high hopes for this blend – an oolong in my flavor profile sweet spot – but it just didn’t deliver.
Flavors: Apple, Cinnamon, Maple
