Thank you to Tea Bento for the free sample.
This tastes characteristically of a Ceylon black. Lightly tannic black tea (what you might expect from a straight ceylon), light honey and nectar notes that are emphasised by the tea flowers. The honey flavour is most prominent in the second and third steeps. The first steep is the most brisk, verging on bitter but never quite getting there. The liquid brews a beautiful deep amber, which matches the taste quite well.
This tastes more like a daily drinker than a “keep for special occasions” sort of tea. The flavour profile is not unique, although the tea itself is high quality. While it was interesting to try, I do not find it to be anything special. If you like straight blacks and afternoon blends, this is probably a great addition to your cupboard. If you don’t drink a lot of plain Ceylons, you might enjoy a sampler size, but I wouldn’t recommend a large pouch unless it’s your thing.
Flavors: Honey, Nectar, Tannic, Tannin
