Steep Information:
Amount: 2 tsp
Water: hot spigot water
Tool: kati loose tea system (my Review here.)
Steep Time: a little over 2 minutes (http://steep.it/)
Served: Hot
Tasting Notes:
Dry Leaf Smell: floral, vanilla
Steeped Tea Smell: vanilla, black tea
Flavor: astringent black tea with hints of vanilla, clove
Body: Medium
Aftertaste: astringent, nutty
Liquor: translucent dark orange brown
A gift from TeaEqualsBliss, thank you!
Post-Steep Additives: + 1 honey stick = a little spicier
I like it, and would select to have it again if it was an option
Pictures: http://amazonv.blogspot.com/2010/12/compass-teas-loose-leaf-black-tea.html