I may be a bit biased because I had Friday create this blend for me based on the noir film of the same name, and when I approved the final version, I was beyond thrilled. This luxurious black tea blend is everything a tea blend called Blue Dahlia should be: mysterious, alluring, and impossibly elegant. The rich Colombian black tea forms a bold, smooth foundation, while the Madagascar vanilla beans, sourced from ethical growers, infuse each sip with an intoxicating warmth and depth, transforming the brew into pure velvety indulgence.
What makes this blend truly special is the layers of complexity that unfold with each infusion. The whole juniper berries lend a subtle peppery, pine-like note in the background, while the blue butterfly pea flowers and blue mallow flowers aren't just visual poetry...they create a lovely, smooth floral undertone that gives the tea real character without ever overpowering the base. The warming clove adds another dimension of sophistication, and the shimmer of silver lustre dust captures that classic noir mystique perfectly. It's also very forgiving for steeping times!
Friday went above and beyond to create this silver-screen dream in a teacup. Whether you're curling up with a good book or simply wanting to feel utterly glamorous, this tea delivers on every front. This is my highest hope: that others will enjoy this blend as much as I do.
