#cinnamon heart

Cinnamon Heart from David’s Tea

Prep: 212°, 5 minutes steeping, honey
Verdict: ★★★★☆ 4/5 Very Good!

Oh, this is cinnamon-y. Yet, the distinctive sweetness sets this tea apart from your usual chai, for a rich, playful cinnamon taste that’s bright and warm and full of zing. 

Cinnamon is the star attraction—and star ingredient—of this tea. However, while not distinct in and of themselves, the rosehip, apple, and pumpkin are working hard in the background. These other elements add a layer of sweetness that plain cinnamon would not have on its own, tempering that spicy sharpness with brighter, sweeter notes. 

The result is a warm, juicy cinnamon flavor with a zingy sweetness. It’s reminiscent of cinnamon candies (though it’s neither as eye-wateringly sharp nor as artificially sweet, achieving cinnamon sweetness in a more natural way). 

This tea is cinnamon, cinnamon, cinnamon, but the full sweetness keeps the taste from being too sharp or too much. It’s a perfect balance of sweet and spicy, for a contrast that is truly delicious.