Gongfu!
Started my morning with a quick session of this smoked Japanese black tea. This is one of several different smoked teas I grabbed in a Yunomi haul last year and I think it may just be my favourite! It feels quite nuanced and sophisticated when brewed up with notes of anise, semi-sweet citrus pulp, and a buttery mouthfeel to accompany the whisps of smoke that hang on the palate with each infusion. Though many of the woods used for these different smoked teas first bared different fruits and flowers, those same tasting notes aren’t necessarily reflected in the steeped cup. I do kind of feel like this is a bit of the exception though; the way the slightly pithy citrus note hits in the peak of the session is very evocative of the peppery and zesty taste of yuzu!
Tea Photo: https://www.instagram.com/p/CrMI1thOHtO/
Song Pairing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlDZ6fVr8nE
Just got the cinnamon and peach wood smoked teas, I am so excited to test them out!