In ancient Greece, aromatic herb thyme was thought to be a source of courage and was often used in incense. This prime-season black tea owes its sweet, earthy taste to the addition of spring-plucked mountain thyme, complementing the richness of the tea in a captivating malty blend.
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I was a bit worried the thyme would overpower the tea, but it's actually this perfect sweet-and-earthy balance that makes it feel like a cozy afternoon ritual. The leaves are prime-season quality, and the aroma alone is worth it.
The thyme really comes through in the scent before you even pour it, and it gives the black tea a sweet, earthy finish that lasts. I've been brewing it every afternoon since the bag arrived, and the leaves hold up nicely for a second steep too.
This brew pours a deep amber with that sweet, earthy thyme flavor woven right through, not just a hint. It’s become my afternoon ritual, and the tea leaves stay robust for a second steep, which feels like a bonus.