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Avery F. drank Rukeri Black Tea by Rakkasan Tea Company

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This is a very savoury tea. The way the leaves were processed releases taste and caffeine faster than whole leaves do, I think, but it does not lead them to behave like cut leaves. There’s a deep bitterness that lingers on the tongue, but also some autumn leaf and honey taste, and a fair amount of malt.

I’m not entirely sure what to make of it, honestly. It’s slightly milder steeped Western-style than in gongfu, but that odd bitterness is still present. It isn’t the tannic bitterness one often gets with black tea. At any rate, despite being slightly puzzled by it, I like this tea.

Flavors: Autumn Leaf Pile, Bitter, Honey, Malt, Raisins

Preparation

Boiling 3 min, 30 sec 1 tsp 13 OZ / 384 ML

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I like trying unique teas, especially those from areas of the world not known for tea production. It’s always something of a gamble and can lead to all kinds of surprises.

While I’m usually not into flavoured or scented teas, there are definitely exceptions. Hei cha which is not pu-erh tends to be my favourite category of tea, but I like some teas of all types. Smoky, creamy, and honey-like tastes generally appeal to me the most.

Top five teas I’ve had thus far (in no particular order):

Mekong Breakfast from Rakkasan Tea Company

2015 Gao Jia Shan “Cha Duo Tang” Wild Harvested Hunan Fu Brick Tea, from Yunnan Sourcing

Asahina Gyokuro “Hon Gyokuro” from Hojo Tea

Any good Lapsang Souchong

2018 Cha Yu Lin “Liu Bu Xi Village” Tian Jian Basket Tea from Yunnan Sourcing