Whittard – Mulled Wine

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It’s the week before Christmas so it only seemed right to share with you a festive tea. Todays brew is Mulled Wine from Whittard.

Make sure you look after yourself with extra tea breaks and some me time in what can be a manic week!

Whittard

Whittards are well established tea company started in London in 1886 by Walter Whittard , moving to Chelsea in 1941 and today now deliver their teas worldwide. It wasn’t until the 1970s where the naming changed to The Whittards of Chelsea everyone knows today!

To find out more or to try for yourself hit the link: https://www.whittard.co.uk

Mulled Wine

For this blend Whittard uses Apple (34%), Hibiscus (30%), Sweet Blackberry Leaves, Apple Pomace, Roasted Chicory Root (6%), Acid (Citric Acid), Flavouring.

Let’s Get Brewing!

I sort of cheated this week and popped in for a tasting so they brewed it for me ! Plus I just love there glass tea pots and tea light warmers.

The brewed liquid is that of a bright red colouring very much like rudolphs nose.

Let’s Get Sipping!

First sip and I am hooked.

I love Mulled Wine and this is very much the next best thing. Perfect for anyone and everyone and I’m sure you could even infuse your own bottle of red wine this blend too!

It’s fruity and rich, the apple and hibiscus work perfectly together bringing an almost Berry taste to the tea. Mixed with “the acid” brings an almost orangery taste to the blend. As well as bringing the tangy after sip and taste sensation.

Alongside the Chicory root bring extra depth and the flavouring for the spiced tones of the blend working all together ro bring the Mulled side to the brew.

All I need now is a roaring fire and some where cosy to warm up and relax for the perfect winter season brew.

Happy Sipping 🙂

Whittard – Apple and Elderflower

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Today I’m sipping on a fruit fusion from Whittard, which is there Apple and Elderflower blend. Whittards are well established tea company started in Chelsea, London in 1886 and deliver their teas worldwide.

Apple and Elderflower

For this blend Whittard uses : Apple (73%), Hibiscus, Flavouring, Rosehip, Liquorice Root, Rose Petals (1%), Vanilla, Elderflower (0.5%)

Upon opening the tea envelope the main aroma is that of the elderflower and some light fruity tones but nothing else screams through at this moment.

Let’s get Brewing !

The aroma whilst brewing is very intense. It’s super fruity and the elderflower and hibiscus are right at the forefront of the smell.

The brewed liquid is that of a deep rich pink colouring. Although the below photo doesn’t throw it’s true colouring due to the mug! Ooops

Let’s get Sipping !

First sip and it’s a surprising one. This is all down to the way the tea smells. As first sip and it’s an almost polar opposite it. Unlike it’s smell the main taste sensation is that of the apple and the elderflower . The apple bring a strong sweet base flavour only enhanced by the use of the elderflower.

The hibiscus side of the tea which is so strong in smell is only an after taste providing its sweet and sharpness to the sip.

Given it’s name it’s great that this tea can taste exactly as you should expect it too but on its aroma whilst brewing and drinking is the opposite. It’s almost a mind trick but a nice one!

The flavours all work together just perfectly providing a sweet yet sharp balance of each flavour throughout the sip. Individually and as a blend.

It’s warming fruity floral notes provide a much needed soothing picking me up.

Happy Sipping 🙂

Whittard – Christmas Tea

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With there only being 3 sleeps to go it only seemed appropriate to have a festive brew. Today I’m sipping on Whittards – Christmas Tea .

For this blend Whittards uses a Black Tea with Flavouring. Reading the box it says flavours of spice and citrus.

Let’s get Brewing!

Each tea bag is individually wrapped.

Upon opening the tea envelope you are instantly engulfed with the orangey notes. With underlying tones of the black tea and spices.

Whilst brewing the aroma of tea really changes from its dry state. The black tea is now very much at the forefront of smell. With the spiced and citrus flavour aspect is now taking a back seat.

Like most black teas the brewed liquid is of a dar brown colouring.

As this tea is a flavoured a black tea , then I’m choosing to drink it black with no milk. However if you want to use milk , go for it , as teas unique to you.

Let’s get Sipping !

First sip is just tealicious! It’s rich in flavour and depth. The black tea really sings and packs a punch. However this tea is unique in which it has a two part sip.

This is where the first part of the brew tastes of one thing in this case black tea with the second part of the sip almost an after taste but not quite is where the citrus and spices start to shine.

The citrus side of the tea packs an orangey punch but adds an almost lightness to it . Taking the edge off the black tea. Which on the second part of the sip the black tea mixes with the spices where I’m getting aniseed and cinnamon notes.

The three aspects of the tea work together in perfect harmony with a strong fruity spice kick sip by sip. The perfectly warming blend just screams festiviTEAs and is the perfect tea for the Christmas period.

Happy Sipping 🙂

Tea Find – Whittards

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Today’s Tea Find is brought to you by Whittards.

Whittards tea is full of flavour , which is excellent from its instant tea range too it’s loose leaf !