Kiani Tea Advent Calendar 2021 – Day 13
So I was considering steeping this one gongfu, since it’s “deluxe” and all. But as it turns out, I can’t seem to find the time today. So heathen-style it is!
Well, it’s definitely scrumptious. It actually reminds me of a cross between Fujian and Taiwanese black teas. There’s a bit of that Fujian caraway or rye bread character, but the rest is all luscious sweet creamed honey with a dusting of cinnamon, complemented by slightly tart dried fruit, perhaps dried apricots and cherries? Alongside the honey is a different, clearer sweetness, like sugarcane. Definitely a deep, dark cocoa note as well, and some aromatic wood. A touch of hay and a sprinkle of raw oats comes out at the end of the sip, and a very slight floral note.
Anyway, all the things! I’m sure I’m missing some of the things I’m tasting as there’s a lot going on. By scent alone though, I would’ve guessed a Taiwanese black tea here as it’s all raw, unfiltered honey and cinnamon.
Flavors: Apricot, Bread, Brown Sugar, Caramel, Caraway, Cherry, Cinnamon, Cocoa, Creamy, Dried Fruit, Floral, Hay, Honey, Oats, Round, Rye, Smooth, Sugarcane, Sweet, Thick, Wood
Heathen-style! (chuckle) That would be me.