1st Infusion: 30 seconds
Peat smoke, mixed black teas, a delightful persisting syrup scent that makes the tea feel sweeter. Though it is not sweet, more tannic but still smooth.
2nd Infusion: 45-55 seconds
Much sweeter, still peaty and syrupy with a nice mouthfeel. It has been a while since I started drinking this tea in this session and the caffeine hit is pretty nice.
3rd Infusion: 75 seconds
Getting a bit mild, I’ll stretch one more infusion to see how the leaves hold up. Still a pleasant tea. Shared this round and my coworker commented on how smoky it smelled/tasted.
4th Infusion: 120 seconds
Stretching out the steep time brought some more flavor back in, but it’s still pretty one dimensional. The clarity of the water is enhanced, but that just means the leaves have fallen off. I wouldn’t have gone more than 4 infusions on this one.
My rating is accurate based on my scale.
Flavors: Malty, Maple Syrup, Smoke, Tannic
