drank Lhotse Black by Tearunners
775 tasting notes

Another great sample from VariaTEA!

I am really enjoying this one! It’s a simple, straight black tea.

Every time I open a new black tea I fear ‘the smoke’. I taste smokiness where others don’t ever seem to (Laoshan Black has been forever ruined because of this). Many Teavivre teas I’ve ordered have no mention of smoke, but then there it is for me. And I can’t handle even the subtlest hint of smoke. All of this to say, when I have an opportunity to try a new black tea and it’s smoke-free, I am so happy!

This one does remind me of something I can’t quite put my finger on, but I’m really enjoying it as my evening tea. It’s a bit malty and I’m here for it!

Edit: I did a second steep of this for 30 seconds longer and it was just as delicious the second time around.

Preparation
2 min, 0 sec
VariaTEA 5 years ago

You’re the first to call this “great” so I’m glad you enjoyed it. The other reviews have all been pretty indifferent.

Courtney 5 years ago

I noticed that too. I’m glad I got to enjoy it at least. Thanks for sending it my way!

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VariaTEA 5 years ago

You’re the first to call this “great” so I’m glad you enjoyed it. The other reviews have all been pretty indifferent.

Courtney 5 years ago

I noticed that too. I’m glad I got to enjoy it at least. Thanks for sending it my way!

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A few of my favourite things: animals, the ocean, science (I’m currently doing my MSc in biology), travel, all things summer, and of course – tea!

I love chatting biology, so feel free to ask me about what I study or follow my instagram @biologistcourtney!

I love black teas and this is what I’m usually drinking. I pretty well always drink my tea without anything added.

I’m also fond of herbals, oolongs, and subtly flavoured greens. Whites are also enjoyable, and I’m always looking for a replacement for my all-time favourite Butiki’s White Rhino.

Pu’erhs, rooibos (specifically red, I’m more open to green), honeybush, and matés are not my favourite. I tend to avoid them altogether unless others find them so amazing they shouldn’t be missed.

Likes:
Creaminess, toffee, cacao (true dark chocolate flavour), coconut (true coconut flavour), and rhubarb. I’m open to flavoured teas but they can’t be cloying or fake/candy like.

Dislikes:
Any smokiness at all, bergamot, flowers (rose and jasmine), hibiscus is hit and miss.

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