From Daylon R Thomas! Thanks so much! I keep trying this one, but the flavor is so mild and not very distinct, that I then hesitate to write a note. But I guess I should, just to say that there isn’t much flavor. I do think it is interesting that this particular Honey Black has a ton of gold to the leaf. Which makes it even weirder that the flavors aren’t anywhere close to something that would taste like a Chinese black tea, like this appears to be. I would have guessed it was Golden Monkey if I were just looking at the leaf and had no description for it. I would say the most distinct note is oak with a slight bite to it. BUT that was when I severely oversteeped the second cup. I do wish there was more flavor here, but I always like when my expectations for tea are thrown when I look at a leaf and think I will know what it tastes like. I like being wrong!
Steep #1 // 2 teaspoons for a mug // 19 minutes after boiling // 2 minute steep
Steep #2 // just boiled // (many minute steep – forgot about it)
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I agree. I’m sorry if I gave you a mediocre one. I really wanted to like it, but I thought the same thing. Malt with some minor elements gong fu. The briskness got to me personally.
PLEASE no apologizing! I’m grateful to try any tea, even those that others haven’t loved, as everyone has different tastes anyway. Thanks again :D
I agree. I’m sorry if I gave you a mediocre one. I really wanted to like it, but I thought the same thing. Malt with some minor elements gong fu. The briskness got to me personally.
PLEASE no apologizing! I’m grateful to try any tea, even those that others haven’t loved, as everyone has different tastes anyway. Thanks again :D