We had a rare chance to spend two weeks on the Big Island this year (2024) with both sets of grandparents. We were also able to visit two tea farms. If you ever get to the Big Island be sure to go to the tea farms.
Dry Aroma: A pleasant soft woody note swirled with deep forest berries.
Dry appearance: The bag is lined with golden trichomes. The leaf is twisted tightly. A mix of dark chocolate and light, golden brown.
Initial aroma: Apples. Wood. Cream.
Flavor: Woody with fruity tones. Bits of apple mixed with bits of Nordic berries. The longer it steeps the more it reminds me of a Ceylon with a bit of an astringent punch. Though it is good sipped English style in a mug, I find that it truly shines when it is steeped gong fu style.
Liquor Color: Translucent golden amber.
Wet Leaf Aroma: Bready aroma, and caramel bits with planks of fresh cut cedar.