We went for a walk today to take advantage of the nice weather while it lasts. While we were in the area, we stopped at our local coffee shop for some afternoon tea to go.

I was about to order my usual "London Fog" when I noticed that the next item on their menu board was, "Smoked Tea Latte." I am not averse to trying new things, and the name intrigued me, so I ordered one.

I had some preconceived ideas of what to expect since I've had past experience with smoked teas (Murchie's "Baker Street Blend" is smoked). This latte was definitely not what I was expecting, though. Firstly because it was sweet (I should have expected that, but I assumed it wouldn't be).

Also, the smoke was much more pronounced than I was expecting. I don't know if the tea itself was smoked, or if the smoke was in the vanilla syrup or foam. In any event, it was sweet and smoky and delicious. I will definitely be adding this one into my regular rotation at this outlet if they keep it on the menu.