Very smooth. Almost sweet, without any additives like sugar or honey. Really tasty. Even though I can’t taste this (although I have hope! The prednisone is giving me a hint of the scent of my peppermint essential oil, so maybe in a few days I’ll be able to smell and taste) I’m enjoying it. There’s no sharp astringent after taste, no bitterness to take away my pleasure. I might try the remainder of this as an iced tea. We’re expecting more nasty hot weather, and I’d rather drink tea cold then.