Tea Advent Calendar – Day 18
I’ve recently discovered that I like smokey black tea and I’ve never tried anything from Joseph Wesley, so I was excited to see this one in today’s Advent calendar pouch. And I wasn’t disappointed! This is a lovely Lapsang Souchong. The base tea is rich and nuanced with notes of mineral, malt, and dark chocolate and the smokiness level is just right – present, but not overpowering. I did notice a slight dryness at the end of the sip that kept me going back for more but left me a bit unsatisfied when my cup was finished. Thankfully, this re-steeps beautifully, getting smoother over time but not losing its flavor. I may have to add this to my collection at some point in the future!
Flavors: Astringent, Dark Chocolate, Malt, Mineral, Smoke, Smooth
I love all the teas I’ve tried from Joseph Wesley but their website is down and they haven’t posted on social media in over a year. I really hope they aren’t gone for good!
Oh bummer, that’s sad to hear! (But probably good for my wallet..)