Lirazel

To take in the fullness of fall, I decided to invest in some fall flavors without trying them. I have become a fan of blackberries in tea, so I wanted to taste this one, which is a more fruity blend than the one I usually drink, the earthy Hexe. It turns out, I was not disappointed. I like how this fruity blend feels like a forest full of berries in bloom. It is warm, a bit tangy, and cozy. Would recommend!

Note: I don't add sugar to my tea, so assume I haven't unless otherwise specified.

The thing that drew me to this tea right off the bat is the smell, even before it's steeped. You smell fruity blackberries at first, like they might be fresh in bowl, and then it gets more complex, as though you've stepped into some kind of herbalist shop underneath. It's awesome. The tea itself seems like it should be wildly sweet, given the smell, but it isn't. There's enough of the astringency(I hope that's the right word) that it's not sickly sweet. It's still a very light tea, pleasant for mornings when I'm already mostly awake, just want a little extra focus power with a mid-dose of caffeine. It also works really well on the bad days when I've started with a black tea, and need another dose in the afternoon, but don't want as much as a black. The lighter flavor is pleasant and not enough to keep me awake past bedtime, as long as I have it before 3. Good one to just have around.