I got the honor of tasting this storied tea from the “Considering Another Traveling Teabox” teabox. This tea has such a wonderful reputation on steepster that I made sure to give it the tea brewing considering it was due. This means 1. Proper steeping instrument (in this case a forlife large infuser and mug), 2. Using a timer and paying attention to said timer, 3. multiple infusions and 4. Making sure not to forget that I had made my cup before it got cold!
Every infusion I added 30 seconds. I started with 3 minutes for the first infusion.
First Infusion: Malt, Chocolate, Caramel. It feels a little thicker then most teas. I am also getting some creamy notes.
Second Infusion: This is very a pronounced chocolate and malt notes. It is reminiscent of a good thick malty stout beer.
Third Infusion: At this point the tea is much thinner feeling. This tea tasted like the most delicate black yunan.
Fourth Infusion: The most delicate sunny sweet honey flavor.
This tea truly does live up to expectations. There is just enough tea in the packet for another cup which I am going to leave in the box so that someone else can try this delight!
