I’ve never detected cocoa notes in a Ceylon before, but I’m definitely tasting them now. They aren’t as prominent as they would be in some of the yunnan blacks I’ve tasted, but it’s definitely present mixed in with a toasty sort of base-flavour and some slightly citrusy notes.
I’ve always considered Ceylon teas to be a bit ordinary and blah, but I’m really enjoying this particular one – it has character. I don’t think I’d advise taking this one with milk, but sugar or honey might be a nice addition – I’ll have to try it that way next time.