A really tasty ripe. Solid notes of chocolate and cocoa (sort of like chocolate digestive biscuits), with strong bourbon cask and vanilla flavors. Soft wood and cereal notes form the backdrop for these flavors. Not much fruit on the palate, more like the skins of dried fruit than the pulpy parts. There is a soft citrus note in the long finish that is interesting. Never noticed that with other ripes.
Rating info:
100 – I haven’t found the perfect tea yet!
92-95 – So good that I will purchase this tea again, guaranteed. Excellent flavor and value.
88-91 – A tea that I would consider purchasing again at some point. Great flavor and value.
85-87 – Tea that was worth the purchase and that I enjoyed drinking, although I probably won’t be purchasing it again any time soon. Flavor may have slight drawbacks, or the price might be a little expensive.
80-84 – A tea that has some good points, but falls a bit short on its price:quality ratio. Flavor is a bit mediocre.
No rating – I did not like this tea and would not drink it, given other options.
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
