I really enjoy eggnog, but it is not something that the rest of my family particularly likes. Because of this, I generally do not indulge in eggnog during the holidays. I don’t want to make a whole batch just for myself, nor do I want to buy a whole carton and waste a portion of it because I couldn’t finish it by myself. So I was very pleased to receive this sample of Santa’s Nightcap — an eggnog flavored rooibos blend — from Tea For All Reasons.
This is a very charming tea. I love the whimsical candy Christmas trees and red globe ornaments that are tossed amongst the rooibos leaves and cinnamon chips. These little touches are just one of the things that makes Tea For All Reason’s teas so special and unique.
Another thing that makes their teas special is the taste. The creamy eggnog flavor is accented pleasantly with cinnamon, and the natural sweetness of the rooibos is well suited for this combination of flavors. The flavor is creamy and rich, with enough sweetness to make it delicious, but not so much that it’s overwhelmingly sweet.
Tea For All Reasons describes this tea as
A Rooibos blend that combines eggnog flavoring with cinnamon pieces and little candy sprinkles (which may vary according to availability, currently I am adding Christmas tree sprinkles) to create a yummy taste delight. Now, won’t Santa be excited to come to your house?!
This blend is smooth and rich when served hot, but as it cools, the flavors do not mute too much, but I did notice that the tea reveals more of the cinnamon spice when its chilled. I added only a tiny drizzle of agave nectar to my cup to help enhance the flavors of the blend, and it brought out some of the creamy notes of the eggnog flavor.
This is a truly delightful holiday tea, and would make a great gift for the Santa on your list.
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