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A malty, slightly smoky tea with hints of cocoa (presumably from the Keemun). Nice, flavorful, and round but a bit on the brisk side for me at a 4-minute steep. I’m going to reduce to 3.5 or 3 minutes and see if it’s more to my palate.

Flavors: Cocoa, Malt, Smoke

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 1 tsp 10 OZ / 295 ML
ashmanra

I havent had this one in many years. I ought to try it again and see how much how tastes have changed. I liked it, but I orefer straight Keemun or a blend of all Chinese.

GracieSD

I’m still in my discovery phase of Chinese teas, but I could see Chinese blends being a bit more harmonious. I do think H&S is very good at blending and did a nice job getting these two to play together pretty well.

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ashmanra

I havent had this one in many years. I ought to try it again and see how much how tastes have changed. I liked it, but I orefer straight Keemun or a blend of all Chinese.

GracieSD

I’m still in my discovery phase of Chinese teas, but I could see Chinese blends being a bit more harmonious. I do think H&S is very good at blending and did a nice job getting these two to play together pretty well.

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I’m new to discovering teas in a more in-depth way. I’m currently enjoying oolong and black teas, both unflavored and flavored (when flavors are handled nicely). In terms of flavors, I love florals but not so much fruits or vanilla). Working on my appreciation of green and white teas.

Please forgive any forays into wine terminology – my background is in wine tasting (cork dork, here).

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90-100 Excellent/outstanding
80-90 Very good/would buy again
70-80 Decent/would drink again if offered
Sub-70 Blurgh
Unrated I don’t know enough about this type of tea or otherwise can’t offer a fair judgment

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