On the upside, this is a super complex tea. The first steeping has a caramel-like sweetness (not anything close to maple, as the Song site indicates), hints of the coconutty vibe their aged version of the same tea has + a very curious flavor I can only describe as “artificial banana”. Later steepings bring in floral elements, whiskey-like tones, and more woody notes. The downside is that it’s a fairly bitter brew, even when steeped to the letter of Song instructions: 1 minute first steep, 2 minute second, etc.
I’d give this about an 80 were it not for the bitterness and faux banana flavor. But those really knock it down considerably.
Flavors: Caramel, Floral, Whiskey, Wood
Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C
1 min, 0 sec
6 g
5 OZ / 150 ML
