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“ADVENT DAY 8, tea 1/3 Yes, it’s right. I skipped third tea for Day 7 because it’s a sencha, and I wanted to prepare it correctly. Yesterday, I was too tired to pay attention to details, and my...” Read full tasting note
Kanchanjangha Noir is a robust black tea hailing from Kanchanjangha Tea Estate and Research Center in Nepal. It is renowned for its lively fruity and floral aromas complemented by subtle caramel undertones. This exceptional tea presents a delightful medley of flavors, with distinct notes of raisins, cherry, and dark chocolate that linger on the palate.
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ADVENT DAY 8, tea 1/3
Yes, it’s right. I skipped third tea for Day 7 because it’s a sencha, and I wanted to prepare it correctly. Yesterday, I was too tired to pay attention to details, and my thermos was full of Tielka’s Persian Mint Chai, which needed a thorough cleaning before brewing any other tea. I usually use my thermos to store hot water during gongfu sessions, but yesterday was an exception.
Now, onto the Kanchanjangha. I steeped the entire 5-gram packet in my strainer using almost 90°C water and steeped for 4.5 minutes.
The resulting liquor was murky but filled with wonderful aromas. I detected distinct fruity notes of cherry and raisin, along with woody cedar notes. The flavors were quite similar, with additional notes of dark chocolate, florals, and muscatel. The finish had a subtle malty and tobacco character.
This tea is definitely high in caffeine and made for a great breakfast tea. It woke me up nicely. I highly recommend it! As someone who has a soft spot for Georgian teas, I’m also developing a fondness for Nepali teas.
This sounds like a winner!
Definitely so far from black teas, and daily-drinkiness :)