Nimue

Also spelled Nyneve or Nimueh, this figure from Arthurian legend is a fairy or human enchantress known as "The Lady of the Lake." Depending on the story, she gives Excalibur to King Arthur, and in others, she recovers Excalibur when it is lost in her lake. In many iterations of the story, she is one of the fae queens who carries Arthur's body away to Avalon, an enchanted island where he could heal from his wounds. Nimue's relationship to Merlin varies greatly depending on the legend. Sometimes, Nimue is his magical apprentice, his love interest, and in other stories, his daughter.

Tradition: Literature (Arthurian Legend)

Tasting Notes: vanilla, malt, bergamot

Ingredients: black tea, cornflower petals, and natural flavors

Recommended Reading: The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley and Legendborn by Tracy Deonn