The dry leaves in this one are quite lovely. They’re the deep black twisty twig type leaves that are nice and full. Brewed, the liquor smells a bit smoky. More of the Keemun sort of smoke rather than a Lapsang though. Like a smoldering bit of cedar wood. The taste isn’t smoky at all, but the wood notes are there with a bit of very ripe black cherry. It’s smooth with no astringency.
It tastes like its own thing, not being particularly comparable to any other region. What an intricate interesting tea! I don’t know that I’ve ever tried a black tea from Vietnam before, but I’m definitely going to seek them out after this.
And a hearty Happy Thanksgiving to all my American Steepster pals. I hope you all had a lovely day.
Flavors: Cedar, Cherry, Pine, Wood
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Happy Thanksgiving to you too !
I believe I had a Vietnamese green at some point, and it had a light, interesting smokiness as well. Very unique.
Thanks, boychik!
Kittenna- That sounds delicious. I’m going to have to look for some Vietnamese greens. I think I saw some from this company…
IDK if it was just coincidental, or a “thing”, but lightly smoky greens are certainly interesting!
Happy Thanksgiving to you too !
I believe I had a Vietnamese green at some point, and it had a light, interesting smokiness as well. Very unique.
Thanks, boychik!
Kittenna- That sounds delicious. I’m going to have to look for some Vietnamese greens. I think I saw some from this company…
IDK if it was just coincidental, or a “thing”, but lightly smoky greens are certainly interesting!