When I first sipped this deep red tea, my first thought was, “what a tasty hibiscus blend.” Turns out, there isn’t any hibiscus in this, so apparently my palate has quite a way to go.
This tea ALSO lacks actual wine. Those of you who thought you could have spiked tea on the clock are going to be disappointed. Or, at least, I was. “It was tea, boss! I didn’t KNOW!”
What this tea DOES have is black tea (my bae), beet root (probably the source of the color & flavor), orange (citrus zing!), and malva blossoms (attractive!).
It’s super-rich, and has a sort of hibiscus/cranberry tartness that I really like — and that I associate with red wine. This bite, plus the black tea, gives off the low note that rich red wine does.
If you like wine, you’ll probably like this tea. Heck, I like this, and I don’t even like red wine all that much.
Plus, you won’t get drunk off this. I suppose that’s an advantage if you care about being a productive member of society. You’ll actually get things done instead of napping it off.
Here’s the scoop!
Leaf Type: Flavored Black Tea
Where to Buy: Simpson & Vail
Description
Looking for a winter concoction without the alcohol? Then, this brew is for you! The blend produces a reddish cup with a sweet fragrant aroma and taste. The tannic taste is reminiscent of red wine and it is perfectly complemented by the light spice taste and the earthy undertones.
Ingredients: black teas, orange peel, beet root, spiced mulled wine flavoring and malva blossoms.
Learn even more about this tea and tea company here!
Spiced Mulled Wine Tea from Simpson & Vail
When you can’t drink wine at work why not drink Spiced Mulled Wine Tea from Simpson & Vail? I have various tea stashes all over the place – at home, at work, in my car, – in my purse! I’m not sure where to keep this one! Either at home or at work – most likely! This specific tea is pretty amazing but for several additional reasons for it just being a tea! It’s a wine inspired tea!
Spiced Mulled Wine Tea from Simpson & Vail infuses to a beaming burgundy color that is really quite impressive! Special nod to the Beet Root ingredient that makes the color possible! The orange peel contributes to the fruity-citrus-tart flavor combo and it’s wonderful! I’m LOVING that this is a black tea base with a color like this WITHOUT the use of hibiscus! Oddly, the flavor is VERY MUCH wine-like! And with very few ingredients!
The aroma and the taste of this Spiced Mulled Wine Tea from Simpson & Vail are great! I LOVE everything about this tea and cannot express that enough! I’ve already had a hot cup of Spiced Mulled Wine Tea from Simpson & Vail as well as a cold cup of Spiced Mulled Wine Tea from Simpson & Vail! Delightful!
Here’s the scoop!
Leaf Type: Black Tea
Where to Buy: Simpson & Vail
Description:
Looking for a winter concoction without the alcohol? Then, this brew is for you! The blend produces a reddish cup with a sweet fragrant aroma and taste. The tannic taste is reminiscent of red wine and it is perfectly complemented by the light spice taste and the earthy undertones.
Ingredients: black teas, orange peel, beet root, spiced mulled wine flavoring and malva blossoms.
Brew tea at 212º – steep for 3 minutes.
Learn even more about this tea and tea company here!
