The dry leaf is twisty and curly, black with a few silver tips spread though out. Steep up 8g in 8oz at 200F.
First infusion (45s) the tea is brownish red, and a little cloudy. This is a bit smoky, sort of floral, and bread like.
Second infusion (60s) this cup was much like the last, but I noticed more cocoa notes as it cooled.
Third infusion (75s) this had a sort of brightness about this as it cooled. Almost like a burst of light in my mouth. Taste wise still smokey, a little malty, bread, and some cocoa as it cooled.
Forth infusion (90s) this got a touch bitter as it cooled, and a touch my smokey tasting.
Fifth infusion (115s) and Sixth Infusion (130s) still sort of bitter and smokey, also a bit metallic.
Overall this isn’t bad, the smoke isn’t my thing though so I want be repurchasing.
