Firstly, my apologies if this has a proper name; I am going only off of what Yandex could translate off of the box. This was purchased from Teatrekker way back when it was still CooksShopHere, around 2010 or so. It sat in the back of my cupboard until early 2020, when I finally decided it was time to unwrap it. It smelled woody, earthy, and clean.
Steeped, it is a beautiful pumpkin color, and an almost balsamic note enters the aroma. Drinking it is a wonderful adventure. The scent matures in the cup to unripe plum. At first touchdown on the tongue, it’s underwhelming; smooth and oaky. The finish is tannic, but it evolves, and there resides the experience. Plain tannin and oak gives way to sharp leaf and smoked wood, and then cooling notes bloom out of the dust. Suitable as a daily drinker, in my opinion. Perfect to wind down with; it evokes feelings of deep time.
Flavors: Green, Mint, Oak, Plum, Smoke, Tannin, Tart, Wet Earth, Wood