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Friday, January 18, 2013

52Teas Loose Leaf Mate Tisane 'Malted ChocoMaté'

Tea Information:
Tea: Malted ChocoMaté
Type: Mate Tisane (Tea is technically only from the camellia sinensis plant)
Packaging: Loose Leaf
Company: 52Teas
Purchase: Here
Description: I had soooo much fun last week with the malted genmaicha, and after hearing several people ask why we didn’t make it a chocolate malt, I decided we should do a chocolate malt tea this week. Here it is, our Malted ChocoMaté!
This is roasted yerba mate with organic cacao nibs and all natural chocolate and malt flavors. It is one delicious energy kick!


Steep Information:
Amount: 3 tsp
Water: 500ml at 212°F
Tool: Breville One-Touch Tea Maker BTM800XL
Steep Time: 7 minutes
Served: Hot

Tasting Notes:
Dry Leaf Smell: no smell?
Steeped Tea Smell: coco, roasted
Flavor: roasted
Body: LMedium
Aftertaste: roasted
Liquor: translucent dark brown

Meh
not a mate fan
but this was drinkable
hints of coco in small, and after taste but just hints

Rating: 2/4 leaves

Leaf system:
1=Bleh! not again if it were free
2=Acceptable, if it were free or there were limited other tea options
3=I might purchase this tea from time to time, or select it while out
4=A staple in our cupboard from now on, I will purchase and keep purchasing


I received this product for free in a swap. All my reviews are as unbiased as possible, whether I buy or receive free product. I accept no other compensation other than free product.



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