Month six brought the floral flavors, a very unique combination of flavors based on flowers and flower byproducts. Receipt of the ice creams was delayed briefly first in transit and then in reshipment after the initially delayed shipment turned into ice cream soup as ice cream is want to do if given enough time out of a freezer. It was nevertheless a winner and Liz's favorite batch to date. It was probably our mailman's least favorite, however, judging by our door cam's video. Ice cream soup is very leaky and very sticky.
- Rhubarb Crumble with Toasted Anise
Scott: Surprisingly good. The anise flavor was subtle, but pleasant. The rhubarb was tart, but not too tart. The crumbles were nicely sized, textured, and fairly well mixed. Aside from the rhubarb being a giant glob like most Salt & Straw syrups, needing to be manually apportioned to prevent rhubarb toxicity, it was a well made ice cream.
7/10
Liz: The veins of rhubarb have great tart flavor. Wish they were distributed more evenly. The anise is good, but subtle.
8/10
- Wildflower Honey with Ricotta Walnut Lace Cookies
Scott: Despite its complicated name, it is somehow the most boring of flavors. Even its crumbles are like a very boring, slightly soggy cereal. Only flavor I can truly distinguish is lemon which I am assuming is the lemon zest. Ingredient number twelve or so. What happened to the other eleven flavors??
4/10
Liz: Kind of boring.
4/10
- Honey Lavender
Scott: Very good. Very purple. Unique. Yet somehow not particularly impressive. Except for its purple-ness. It was very purple.
7/10
Liz: Very distinct and bold flavor. This one I would buy.
8.5/10
- Jasmine Milk Tea & Chocolate
Scott: Quite nice. I enjoyed the tea-flavored ice cream, and the chocolate almonds bits were a nice complement that weren't too large like many Salt & Straw flavors. Overall very satisfying.
8/10
Liz: Very promising, but the jasmine flavor could have been stronger and the almonds don't add much.
7/10
- Mathilde's Hibiscus & Coconut Sherbert (vegan)
Scott: A hard to describe experience. Like eating perfume, but in a good way. Also makes a most delicious base for a smoothie. I'd order that smoothie.
6/10
Liz: Pleasantly tart with a creamy finish.
