Additional notes: This is my ultimate of hoarded teas. I do believe it was one of the two teas I ever gave a rating of 100. I thought I only had one serving remaining, BUT NO… there is another steep session left. Of course there was so much nuance in this when fresh, the most nuance of any tea, so maybe this is the tea that was just ME if I needed only one tea that really was for me, or spoke to me, or whatever. The nuance might be gone now (of course) but it is still surprisingly AMAZING in flavor. Better than I expected. Brisk enough, but bright, dark, fruity, chocolatey enough but thirst quenching. I really wish I could find a replacement for this.
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I also find it hard to drink (and inevitably say goodbye to) favourite teas. I wish I could provide some good Assam recommendations. I love What-Cha’s Darjeelings, but haven’t tried their other Indian teas.
I appreciate that you tried to think of some anyway. :D Even if I tried all of the Hattialli, I doubt they would compare.
I also find it hard to drink (and inevitably say goodbye to) favourite teas. I wish I could provide some good Assam recommendations. I love What-Cha’s Darjeelings, but haven’t tried their other Indian teas.
I appreciate that you tried to think of some anyway. :D Even if I tried all of the Hattialli, I doubt they would compare.
Yes, tea estates produce multiple types of tea and the quality changes from year to year, which can be frustrating when you find something you love. This has happened to me on a few occasions.