Decided to try this with milk this time, and I have to say I like it much better this way. Much creamier, and the caramel note is much more pronounced. My only complaint is that the milk hides the lovely smell.
I think this tea is one that’s meant to be sipped in very small amounts. That allows the aftertaste to come through, and the aftertaste tastes like the dry tea smells (i.e. wonderful). Without milk this tea was completely lackluster for me, but with milk I’m starting to appreciate it much more.