Recommended
Individual leaves charcoal black, lightly rolled and wiry.
Tea is dominated by high-toned aromatics: cocoa, camphor, candied fruit and pine resin…almost “cooling”. Light malt and roasted barley at the lower end.
Palate flavours follow the aromas: roasted grains, cocoa and this candy minty coolness. Mild bitter dark chocolate astringency. Medium body with a long finish
Interesting tea that speaks of its origins.
Might be interesting to try blending this with a creamier black fom Yunnan for example.
Preparation
195 °F / 90 °C
0 min, 15 sec