Tavalon: Purity (black tea remix)
Tavalon | Purity
Purity by Tavalon: “A detoxifying blend of premium Ceylon black tea with peppermint leaves and ginger root”
This was a fun tea to drink. I wasn’t certain if I was going to enjoy the peppermint leaves mixed with Ceylon black tea. I really like the overall presentation of the tea. It has a nice mix of dark tea leaf and vibrant peppermint green colors popping out at you. The scent is just as inviting as you can imagine (unless you absolutely dislike peppermint, ginger root, or black tea). The peppermint is the absolute dominate scent from the dried product. Having said that, you can still detect the black tea and a little ginger root on the nose.
I typically steeped the tea for about 3 minutes in water that I let cool slightly from a boil (around 200 degrees). The liquor is very dark. The peppermint leaves float to the top of the pot while the Ceylon tea leaves rest on the bottom during the steeping process. The first sip is full of peppermint flavor. It really awakens the senses – must be part of the detoxifying experience. It’s interesting to me how the black tea supports the peppermint. The Ceylon is not totally lost in the flavor despite the strong flavors of peppermint. The ginger flavor accents the black tea and peppermint well. The ginger is present in a mild dose and it’s not too intrusive to the overall tea. The Ceylon flavor continues to shine through as the tea cools. I really like this tea… I don’t add anything to it. There are plenty of natural flavors that make this tea a great option for me. It is perfect to help get you going in the morning. I find it enjoyable any time of the day (keep in mind it does have caffeine).
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Tags: Black Tea, Ginger, Peppermint, Tavalon