Caramel Pu-erh Probiotic Tea - Pyramid Sachets

I've never had pu-erh tea before, but have wanted to try it because of the probiotic properties. Ben, at Elmwood Inn Teas, told me they'd combined the tea with a caramel flavor to make the tea more palatable and so I decided it was worth a try. I really enjoyed it and plan to purchase more. Hoping they will start to sell it in loose leaf option and not just the sachets. :)

The smell is full of buttery toffee notes with a slight pu erh hint at the end. I'm steeping mine at 180 though it calls for 210. It's getting a bit toasty outside so I just couldn't bring myself to put the kettle at that temp. That is a dark liquor. Very opaque. Though it's not artificial flavor, it does have some artificial flavor and aroma notes that aren't too pleasant on the tummy and palate and nose. For how strong the toffee aroma is the flavor is lacking. The pur erh has a nice touch of old wood and 1800s house notes but that toffee flavor just slips on and off the tongue leaving much to be desired.