Thank you Martin Bednář for recommending this! It arrived a few days ago but my first cup was really underwhelming.
I gave it another go tonight, doubling the amount of leaves, and I’m so glad I didn’t give up on this. It’s smooth and malty and rich, yet it still feels light.
I brewed up a 3-cup teapot western style – the first cup was smooth and malty but relatively flat. The second cup, however, had steeped for quite a while longer (probably 5 to 6 minutes instead of the recommended 3 to 4) and the resulting tea was richer and far more complex. The jammy, fruity notes are subtle at first but they grow as you take more sips. It’s definitely a raspberry jam but there’s a hint of strawberry too.
I’m onto the third cup now and it’s getting quite strong and not so smooth. The jam notes are holding up though. I can’t detect any of the spicy notes that other tasting notes have described.
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed this tea and writing up my full review: https://www.immortalwordsmith.co.uk/what-cha-india-assam-mancotta-tea-review/
Flavors: Bread, Jam, Malt, Raspberry, Smooth
It seems I am alone in experiencing the pronounced florality of this tea. derk sits in the corner
You are welcome. I liked it so I hoped you will too. And apparently you did!
Can´t wait for full-lenght review.