“Brewed some of this in a Pyrex measuring cup before pouring it into a plastic travel mug like a sophisticated person last night. Didn’t want to waste my last chance to have a cup of caffeinated tea...” Read full tasting note
“I had it Western style. The dry leaf is long, remarkably wiry and gnarly, which is pleasant. Its smell is restrained, with notes of fresh hay,malt, honey and pepper. The wet leaf acquires...” Read full tasting note
“This is a truly delightful black tea. Intense red grapes fruitiness but with delicious charred notes. I haven’t tried petmez/pekmez but that’s how I imagine it would taste – grape must that has...” Read full tasting note
“What a lovely leaf to look at and hold. A wild and clumpy pile of large-leaf tendrils. They smell mostly of red cherry, malt and pine with hints of cedar and cacao. Gone western. What-Cha...” Read full tasting note
A very smooth black tea with a fruity red grape taste which lingers in the mouth.
The tea is interestingly produced from ‘Shan Tuyet’ a variety native to Vietnam (variety pubilimba), different from the more commonly found variety assamica and variety sinensis typically used in tea production.
Tasting Notes:
- Very Smooth texture with little to no bitterness or astringency
- Fruity red grape taste which lingers
Harvest: Spring, March 2018
Origin: Tay Con Linh Mountain, Ha Giang, Vietnam
Tea Variety: Camellia Sinensis var. pubilimba
Altitude: 1,300m+
Sourced: Direct from the producer
Brewing Advice:
- Heat water to roughly 95°C/203°F
- Use 2 teaspoons per cup/small teapot
- Brew for 2-3 minutes
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