A very good tea from Norbu here, I am definitely getting the evergreen aroma in the dry leaves. I steeped about 5 grams in my 18 oz. teapot and at first I thought that was too much but it seems to be enough now that I’m sipping on the cup.
My tea color is a medium brownish-red and smells quite aromatic. There’s some definite flavor notes you would expect, like notes of malt and chocolate. What’s unusual is the sweeter, floral like finish that seems more darjeeling-esque in nature. It definitely leaves a nice floral taste in your mouth. I am quite liking it! It’s man easy one to sip on plain as well. No bitterness or astringency.
Norbu certainly picks some interesting teas… I hope some other people check them out!
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I am checking out Norbu now. Any suggestions other than this tea?
Yes – I also liked the Huang guan yin oolong, the Feng quing gold tips and the Jin xuan xiao zhong (both black teas). I have several I bought which I haven’t tried yet. :)
Thank you. You know I respect your taste….
I didn’t notice it at first, but yes, it does have a very Darjeeling like quality about it. Thanks for sharing!
I am checking out Norbu now. Any suggestions other than this tea?
Yes – I also liked the Huang guan yin oolong, the Feng quing gold tips and the Jin xuan xiao zhong (both black teas). I have several I bought which I haven’t tried yet. :)
Thank you. You know I respect your taste….
I didn’t notice it at first, but yes, it does have a very Darjeeling like quality about it. Thanks for sharing!