The dry leaf smells ridiculously heavenly. Truly like a slice of banana cream pie speckled with coconut on top. There are chunks of vanilla pod and shredded coconut scattered amongst the tea leaves.
This must be a popular tea because I’ve been trying to purchase it since moving here a year ago, and every time I’ve gone, it was completely sold out.
Hot, without any additives, I would say that the banana is the strongest note next to the base. It’s not as flavourful as I had hoped considering how fragrant the dry leaf is.
I tried it with agave and milk, and didn’t care for it. I think the agave didn’t go well with it. Just covered up the subtle flavours even more.
Now, I’m trying it with a dash of half-and-half (I feel so guilty for buying some!) with a bit of honey, and it’s better. I can now taste the coconut and the banana is even stronger, like banana chips. The vanilla is brought out a bit too. I was still hoping for a little more of the coconut and/or vanilla but overall, it’s a pleasant dessert tea.
Would I buy it again? Probably not, but so far, it’s my favourite Murchie’s blend.
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It’s so frustrating when the scent is really strong and then in the cup it’s just… flat.
Yeah, you’d think a strongly scented ingredient would also be more flavourful.
I’ll have to try that one. It sounds really interesting, and I’d be OK with the banana not being too much in my face. :)
If I have any left if/when we ever meet up, I’ll pass some down to you. :)
I agree, not a huge fan of banana but luckily it’s not too strong.
It’s so frustrating when the scent is really strong and then in the cup it’s just… flat.
Yeah, you’d think a strongly scented ingredient would also be more flavourful.
I’ll have to try that one. It sounds really interesting, and I’d be OK with the banana not being too much in my face. :)
If I have any left if/when we ever meet up, I’ll pass some down to you. :)
I agree, not a huge fan of banana but luckily it’s not too strong.