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“I’ve had my sample packet for close to a year and a half now…so I guess it’s sort of “aged” in a way. I love the description for this—“sweet and biscuity”!! The scent reminds me of sandalwood. ...” Read full tasting note
“Once again, we are glad to be able to offer Hao-Ya A, the highest Keemun standard available. Every year we receive numerous samples from which to choose. The qualities and the prices can differ significantly.
This has a sparkling red-orange cup color, uniquely sweet biscuity fragrance with a hint of smokiness and exquisitely mild but complex aroma. A truly great Hao-Ya A that will age well.”
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I’ve had my sample packet for close to a year and a half now…so I guess it’s sort of “aged” in a way. I love the description for this—“sweet and biscuity”!!
The scent reminds me of sandalwood. Sweet, woodsy and bit resinous. The taste is very smooth almost “sugary”. A bit biscuity too. A hint of smoke adds depth.
Very delicious.
R.I.P. SpecialTeas! Thanks for offering such a superb Keemun! Now I know that I should keep an eye out for Hao-Ya A’s. It is very good stuff. :)
Stephanie,
Thanks for your post. Interesting description. Wondered if I could even find anything on this. Package says to steep 2-3 minutes and I steeped for 3 but it was a little strong but had lots of flavor. Steeped a second time and it was perfect so feel there was enough flavor that I will try my first third steeping ever tomorrow and see what happens.
Almost forgot. Whenever my daughter and I have anything from Special Teas, we usually say something like “poor special teas” or, when we have the last of a package, if we are sharing a cup with anyone, we can’t help but say “We won’t be able to get that one again.” It was a great company. Upton is good but it is not Special Teas.