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Really not a fan of this one. It tastes very strongly wood and almost smoky. The Imperial Gold Needle is FAR better.

This is the best black tea I’ve ever tasted. It’s almost light and refreshing, and has a very sweet finish, especially for a black tea. There’s a hint of chocolate but much less than other yunnan teas. It tends more towards the honey and flower notes.

Note that although Steepster says this is not currently available, Yunnan Sourcing puts batches for sale from each seasonal harvest at different links, so you can absolutely still buy this here: http://yunnansourcing.com/en/yunnan-black-teas/3476-imperial-gold-needle-yunnan-black-tea-spring-2015.html

This tea has an incredibly strong chocolate flavor, moreso than any other tea that I’ve tasted. As a result, it’s a heavier, more full bodied tea. Brewed strong this is great for cold evenings and cloudy afternoons. There is very little astringency.

The price is also incredibly low for such an excellent tea.