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This tea is so amazing! I was greeted with an explosion of gold dust upon opening this tea. The scent from these curly gold twirls was spectacular! It was a sweet and caramel like scent. I brewed these beauties up gongfu. I placed them in my warmed gaiwan. I was getting the aroma of sweet red potatoes from my brewing vessel. I washed these treasures once and prepared for brewing. The steeped leaves smell of baked bread and malt. The flavor is delicious. This rusted red liquor tastes of malt, dark wood, and buckwheat honey. This brew is more deeper and bold than I thought it would be. Instead of caramel, silky tones I received wooded and hearty. I am in no way complaining. I needed something with some punch to wake me up. This is a beautiful Dianhong, and I am so happy to have tried it.

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Flavors: Baked Bread, Caramel, Dark Wood, Honey, Malt, Smooth, Sweet Potatoes

Preparation
190 °F / 87 °C 0 min, 15 sec 8 g 3 OZ / 100 ML

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