This is just gorgeous. The leaves almost look waxy in the package. Man, it smells awesome and tastes even better!
Malty, caramely, sweet, smooth, bready perfection. I lurve teas like this. I went with the single prolonged steep and it is a deep reddish brown in color, hefty and luscious. I will definitely be resteeping to see how that turns out but I could see myself zooming through this package and wanting, nay, needing, more very soon.
I am tempted to rate this but since my allergies are going crazy I am going to hold off.
Oh, and let me just say – this was freaky fast shipping. I’d be tempted to say they were an offshoot of Jimmy Johns. :)
Update: Second steep is good, but not as good as the first. Probably my choice of lengthy steeping time impacted the taste of the second steep. It’s a tiny bit bitter and not as smooth. Also a little dustier.
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Sounds delicious! Adding it to my wishlist :)
If you like yunnans, and I think I recall several being on your reviews, this is definitely one to get ahold of. :)
Mmm.. yum! Have to try this one!
Ah, this goes on my wishlist! Nicole, you are my Chinese black teas mentor :D
Yahooo!!! Freaky fast shipping… gots to be our new slogan at Mandala Tea!
Awww…ya gonna make me blush! Kat_Maria, you could do so much better for a mentor. I am pretty much in deep smit with most yunnans and fujian blacks. So I’m not too discriminating. I want them all in my cupboard forever! :) That said, I’d be happy to share with you if I have some you want to try.
Sounds delicious! Adding it to my wishlist :)
If you like yunnans, and I think I recall several being on your reviews, this is definitely one to get ahold of. :)
Mmm.. yum! Have to try this one!
Ah, this goes on my wishlist! Nicole, you are my Chinese black teas mentor :D
Yahooo!!! Freaky fast shipping… gots to be our new slogan at Mandala Tea!
Awww…ya gonna make me blush! Kat_Maria, you could do so much better for a mentor. I am pretty much in deep smit with most yunnans and fujian blacks. So I’m not too discriminating. I want them all in my cupboard forever! :) That said, I’d be happy to share with you if I have some you want to try.