A lovely black tea with really nice contrast between something reminiscent of chocolate truffles and fresh-cut woods – I get pine and cedar – with some hints of fruits, flowers, and coconut flakes sprinkled throughout. It’s easy to brew and easy to enjoy, and if you enjoy brewing your black teas a little cooler rather than with boiling water, then you’re going to love the way this tea responds. The buds are compact and unfurl easily, so even at cooler temperatures the flavor is released and fully clarified. I love how smooth and melty everything is around 185*F, but I find this tea can also withstand near-boiling temperatures. It really hits the spot for casual brewing, even care-free brewing, so if you’re feeling frisky and want to experiment with temperature ranges or steep times you’ll find this puts out really good flavors however you brew it up. The focal points of the flavor profile change – at higher temperatures, it’s a bit more malty and has sweet grainy qualities, while at cooler temperatures its more like freshly-tempered chocolate, but anywhere in-between it’s really good. Worth trying this one before it’s out of stock. This is like the Biluochun of black tea!
