I received this from Adagio along with the other holiday blends, and I have to say, this is MUCH better than the previous Pumpkin Spice blend I had earlier today.

Okay, so it's a little early for this picture, but whatever.

It’s taste does resemble chestnuts, though I would wager that it has more Vanilla in it than anything.  I also got an oak-like, or “smokey” taste in this tea, which I am guessing is the chestnuts.  I get the smokey taste after I swallow it, so it has that sense of an aftertaste.

I really do enjoy this tea (even though it is a black tea), but I can’t help think that it derives from the Pumpkin Spice.  Perhaps it is in my mind/palate from earlier in the day, but these two are definitely similar.  Yes I realize that they are the same type of tea, but the taste is all too similar.

Steep Method: IngenuiTEA
Steep Time: 4 Minutes Even

As usual, heated water and poured it on top of the leaves.  Used Steep.it again, but setting it to 4 minutes instead of 3:30.  Good call.

Sip, sip, sip!  Opinion and Reaction

Since when do chestnuts taste like vanilla?

The chestnut flavor and the earthy tones of the black tea blend well with he subtle Vanilla-Caramely flavor of the tea.  Excellent tea, especially for those just getting into black teas.  Not overwhelming, but has a consistency throughout the entire experience.

Certainly reminds me of chestnuts (and caramel) over an open fire?

TeaCast scale: 86/100

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