This is one of the oldest teas in my stash that I haven’t tried, so here we go.
Yesterday I had Sloane’s Golden Assam and was really taken aback by its strong taste. I think I’ve learned from that, and as a result I leafed this brew a little less generously today: 1 tsp for 8 oz instead of 6 oz. I also used a slightly lower temperature.
As a result, this is an incredibly smooth black tea. I don’t think I’m sensing the same level of maltiness and complexity that others have noticed, but it’s not astringent at all, and it’s rather soothing. Still not much of a black tea person, but this one isn’t slapping me silly, which is nice.
EDIT: Thanks to Indigobloom for the sample!
Preparation
200 °F / 93 °C
3 min, 15 sec
2 tsp
16 OZ / 473 ML
You never know, you may become a black tea person.
Progress!! lol