Dry leaf: NUTTY, SWEET (nut, dry nut/acorn, walnut, coriander, dark chocolate, hazelnut, mocha. In preheated vessel: sweet and sour, oily citrus notes develop in addition to notes above.)
Smell: NUTTY, EARTHY (nut, autumn leaves, malt, sweet bread, light cinnamon/spice notes)
Taste: NUTTY, CITRUS, SWEET, EARTHY, FRUITY (oily citrus, coriander, sweet nut – almond and pecan – notes of cinnamon, hint of maple syrup, rich malty body, fresh wood, light wet rock minerality, strong fresh apricot and peach in aftertaste, even some red fruit in aftertaste.)
Oh man, this is good. Rich and complex, a tapestry of fruity and sweet notes woven together with earthy nuttiness, maltiness, and minerality.
I really admire the complexity of flavors. Coriander-like citrus, cinnamon notes that pop up, rich earthy and malty base, fresh and vibrant stonefruit hui gan… What a treat.
As much as I am a sucker for going out and trying new stuff, this tea WILL be purchased again. The experience well exceeds its modest price tag.
