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This is a very nice tea whose flavor reminds me a little of Lifeboat Tea. Its much more refined as it is whole leaf and has nice citrus notes. You can even smell it in the dry tea. The tea has a nice flavor and a mellow taste. Lifeboat would be considered harsh compared to this tea. Very light astringency and just a touch of bitterness on the back of the tongue.
Easy to drink and I like it.

This tea is smoky, mellow and smooth. Hands down, this is the best Lapsang Souchong I have drank. I love smoky and I have drank quite a few Lapsangs. This one smells like a forest fire and the smell lingers over the kitchen and living room. It has a sweetness under the smoke. This one I will reorder.

This tea is becoming one of my favorites. It has notes of pepper and spices with hints of chocolate. It has a smooth and full finish with no bitterness or astringency. I lowered the temp and raised the steep time on this one. I’m still looking for caramel and will keep trying.

This tea looks like green gunpowder tea only black and glossy. It has its own flavor and scent…nutmeg. This is my first tea that had notes of nutmeg in it. Its also in the smell. The tea has a light astringency and a full mouthfeel. No bitterness and smooth, it really has a taste all its own. Not a tea I want to drink all the time, but nice once in a while.

This tea has a slightly sweet taste and is very similar to Keemun. I consider it a mild tea with a little astringency. There is a fruity note to it but I can’t place it. The tea leaves my mouth dry after drinking. I received a lot of samples from Upton Tea but this is not one of my favorites. I will experiment some with the variables and see what I end up with.

This Lapsang Souchong is on training wheels. Its for people who aren’t sure if they like smoky or not. Its lightly smoky and a little sweetness under the smoke. The tea is very mellow and smooth and to me has a peppery finish. Its a good place to start for those who aren’t sure about smoky teas. I really like smoky so I’m happy this only a sample.

First off, I’m not a big fan of Darjeeling teas. This one surprised me as the taste is delicate and has fruity notes. This is not a strong robust tea, the color is a very light amber. The finish is clean and light with out much of an aftertaste. This tea is nice for afternoon sipping.