Cerezas y Fresas con Chocolate

“ Cerezas y Fresas Con Chocolate

Recommended Steep 212°Ffor 5 minutes.

I steeped for the recommended amount of time at the recommended temperature, in about 11 oz of water with a scant 1.5 tsp of Adagio rock sugar. Please note, I am reviewing Khrissi’s original version of this blend.

Upon opening the tin a lovely, though rather mild chocolaty-cherry-cranberry (which I later determined was probably actually strawberry) aroma was noted. This faded after a few minute and almost disappeared while steeping. The tea itself is beautiful and steeps to a light, sort of brownish color with perhaps a tinge of pink.

At first I was concerned about trying this blend due to the cherry, which is hit or miss for me, and the blenders review stating that it was a bit cherry heavy and chocolate light. I needn’t have been concerned. It is most definitely a bit cherry heavy, and chocolate light, but I could taste all the flavors and I found that I truly enjoyed this tea. If this is what is like before the blender tweaks it for more chocolate, I can’t wait to taste the revised version. As it is, 4.75 from me. Well done, Khrissi. ”

“ This was on the right track, but was too cherry heavy and too chocolate light. So I've updated it a bit and will update my review when I try the new version.

9-14-2023 Version 2 has the right amount of chocolate, but not enough cherry...lol. So, Version 3 is posted now.

-9-25-2023 After doing a side-by-side comparison of all 3, I've decided all 3 are good but for different reasons...So, I'm going to remake the original. And, make 2 different teas with the same ingredients, but in the other proportions. This way, you can decide for yourself which you like best. Don't ask me, lol, all three are good. Version 2 you can add cream to, the other two versions the cream seems to get in the way of the flavors. ”