Crème Caramel Rooibos - David's Tea

Where to buy:  David’s Tea

Description:  SHEER DECADENCE

There are few dessert teas more satisfying than Crème Caramel Rooibos. Smooth, sweet and creamy, it’s a taste sensation. And the best part is it's made with South African rooibos, which is caffeine-free, nutty and naturally sweet. So indulge in a caramel dream. With virtually no calories, it might be the healthiest thing you do all day.

Ingredients:  Red Rooibos, caramel pieces, artificial flavouring 

Contains milk

My Review:

After dinner I was craving something sweet. I rifled through the pantry and discovered that my sister had a pouch of Crème Caramel Rooibos that I thought would be perfect to satisfy my sweet tooth.

When I opened the pouch I was hit with a very caramel-y smell. The blend isn’t particularly attractive as this tea is really only red rooibos and tiny cubes of caramel pieces, but the smell is heavenly!

The recommended brewing is 1.5 tsp. of Crème Caramel Rooibos, water heated to 98 degrees Celsius (or 208 degrees Fahrenheit), steeped for 4-7 minutes. I brewed my standard large cup (which holds about 2 cups of liquid) for 7 minutes and added some honey and a splash of milk.

When brewed, the smell of the rooibos is very prominent with a hint of vanilla. The taste is very smooth and creamy with an undertone of caramel that is not too overpowering, but adds a slight welcome sweetness.

I really enjoyed this tea. It is warm and comforting and I think it would be great after dinner or just before bed. This tea just makes me happy!