My 3000th tasting note!
Damn this tea is good!
I love a lot of different full leave single origin type teas, but admittedly, I also love a good blend, something that combines the best qualities of 2 or more teas into one cup. I’ve been a fan of A & D ever since I tried my first cup of Tiger Assam, & I never miss picking up a can of whatever their latest combo is. This one takes the cake, as far as I’m concerned.
Let me get something straight. We’re not talking about refinement here, we’re not talking chocolate, pastry, & cream. We’re talking bold & brash, leather & leiderhosen clad manly men with full beards, hoisting goliath sized ornate ceramic steins, dripping with artisanal beer. As soon as I opened the can, I could smell hops & malt, with brats on the grill, & I can swear I heard an oom pah pah brass band playing in the distance.
This tea is savory & bold, & although the initial aroma portends smokiness, the taste isn’t that apparent. To me its heavy on the malt, slightly bitter like hops, leathery, chewy & a little sour like thick old world rye bread, & I warn you, it packs a serious punch!
Don’t drink on an empty stomach!
And of course, I love the little presents the A & D boys always include. This box came with a cute little German style rubber ducky. :)
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WOO!!! Yay 3000!
Congrats! Yay, this sounds great. I just may need to get it after all.
oh god… i’m going to need to buy this..aren’t i..
Yes, Sil! Buy it! :)
Oktoberfest blend! Ah!! Sil, if you get it, dibs on a sample please. It’s probably too strong for me, but I feel compelled to acquire a taste.
will do. I’m trying to hold out… i need another 4oz tin from a&d like i need a hole in my head…but you know…
I need it for the ducky! Love your review :)
:) the ducky is adorable
Happy 3000!
WOW! Congrats on 3000th! Big landmark :)
also… i totally didn’t register this was your 3000 lol congrats my tea sister!
A&D should pay you to write for them. Awesomely manly picture you’ve painted.
WOO!!! Yay 3000!
Congrats! Yay, this sounds great. I just may need to get it after all.
oh god… i’m going to need to buy this..aren’t i..
Yes, Sil! Buy it! :)
Oktoberfest blend! Ah!! Sil, if you get it, dibs on a sample please. It’s probably too strong for me, but I feel compelled to acquire a taste.
will do. I’m trying to hold out… i need another 4oz tin from a&d like i need a hole in my head…but you know…
I need it for the ducky! Love your review :)
:) the ducky is adorable
Happy 3000!
WOW! Congrats on 3000th! Big landmark :)
also… i totally didn’t register this was your 3000 lol congrats my tea sister!
A&D should pay you to write for them. Awesomely manly picture you’ve painted.