Now, a little background... while in Japan, I acquired a taste for several exotic things, but my chicory cured taste buds never quite got to a point where they could enjoy the delicate green teas common over there. When I did drink tea, I favored an Earl Grey, or when I can get my hands on it, the strong, smokey Lapsang Souchong. I also, typically drink my tea straight, unless I'm feeling particularly nostalgic or have biscuits, I may stir in some evaporated or condensed milk... but that is rather rare.
This Maple Tea was a delightful surprise. Opening the packet, a strong whiff of sweet maple filled the air. After a 4 minute steep I enjoyed a cup straight up. The tea flavor is smooth, and the Maple very full, but not an overly sweet flavor. If you like sugar in your tea, you will not have to add it to this, and if you don't like sugar in your tea, the sweetness is not that of refined sugar, so you will like this too. The tea and maple flavors are well balanced. This would make the perfect addition to your eggs and bacon in the morning... even if you can't get started without your coffee... this will do the trick.
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