I'm always on the lookout for new and exciting supermarket products and avidly follow pages dedicated to the latest finds. While some new items are instant hits, others don't quite make the cut to tempt me into a taste test.
Something that did catch my attention recently was Yorkshire Tea's latest addition - its new Caramelised Biscuit flavour. Described as a drink that encapsulates the irresistible essence of "those caramelised biscuits you can't stop eating once you've started", it's already caused quite the stir online with many fans desperate to try a cup.
Personally, I tend to stick with standard tea options and that's only when our coffee supply has run dry. But, as a self-confessed Biscoff fan, this idea was too intriguing to pass up.
As of now, this tempting brew is exclusively available at Morrisons, where a box of 40 tea bags is priced at £2.30. However, there is a deal until July 23 to get two for £4, which includes even standard Yorkshire Tea, reports the Mirror.
Convincing myself that this may very well be a clever way to satisfy biscuit cravings without the calorie count, I went to grab a box. But it proved more challenging than expected as it took visiting three separate stores before I had any success.
The moment you open the box, the aroma of the flavoured tea greets you unmistakably caramel. A scent so enticing it sets the stage for what promises to be an indulgent cuppa.
Initially, drinking it black offered a much stronger flavour, but left my senses and brain seriously confused and overwhelmed. I knew what it was supposed to taste like, but it felt more like I was smelling the flavour rather than tasting it.
I gave the cup a second chance to redeem itself as I did see lots of people online adding the usual milk and even a dash of sugar so made it like a normal cup of tea (dash of milk and one sugar). I thought this would defeat the point - and I was right - as it just made the drink taste a bit sweeter.
In my opinion, it did nothing to the actual 'Biscoff' flavour that only cut through a second or two after swallowing. So while the taste was definitely there, it didn't compare to the real deal.
I remember feeling pretty similar when I tried the standard Biscuit Brew (which should have prepared me for this). There's that age old saying isn't there - 'if it's not broke don't fix it'.
I wouldn't say the drink was bad, but I can't see myself picking another pack up again. It was a nice novelty as a Biscoff fan, but I think I prefer my biscuits where they belong - on the side for dunking.
