this IS a smooooooooooooooth black! thanks for the sample, Kasumi no Chajin – sensei ^^
it is my first pure ceylon tea and i like it. it is not too strong (i didnt let it steep for the full 3 minutes).
the liquor is a beautiful golden brown (in my teaspoon) under the yellow light at our dinner table ^^’
i will have to note the aroma next time! (stands up for a resteep)
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ok, aroma is dark, rich, kinda bitter-ish but in a good way, like coffee (altho the aroma is not coffee-like, only the bitterness)
taste is the same! reminds me of toast…?