This is a perfect example of what Chai should be, a blend of fine whole leaf Ceylon tea with cardamom pods, star anise and other spices.
Appearance:
Dry Leaf: Whole Ceylon
leaf mixed with a cornucopia of seeds, anise and spice.
Wet Leaf: The swelling of the leaves in water makes their
appearance more prominent among the other ingredients once infused. Warm, textured hues of red-brown.
Liquor: Russet-gold liquor.
Aroma:
Dry Leaf: Intense
and evocative, dominated by the fresh spice notes, but with a juicy,
peach-and-cherry undertow and even some hints of banana sweetness.
Liqour: Once infused, the spice swings into balance with the
warm tones of the tea leaf itself. The
effect is subtle, nourishing, warming and exotic: the aroma of the Silk Road.
Taste:
Juicy, rich, rounded and warming flavours, combining the soft, gratifying palate fullness of black tea with subtle sweet spice. Complete and balanced.