Another great sample from VariaTEA!
I am really enjoying this one! It’s a simple, straight black tea.
Every time I open a new black tea I fear ‘the smoke’. I taste smokiness where others don’t ever seem to (Laoshan Black has been forever ruined because of this). Many Teavivre teas I’ve ordered have no mention of smoke, but then there it is for me. And I can’t handle even the subtlest hint of smoke. All of this to say, when I have an opportunity to try a new black tea and it’s smoke-free, I am so happy!
This one does remind me of something I can’t quite put my finger on, but I’m really enjoying it as my evening tea. It’s a bit malty and I’m here for it!
Edit: I did a second steep of this for 30 seconds longer and it was just as delicious the second time around.
You’re the first to call this “great” so I’m glad you enjoyed it. The other reviews have all been pretty indifferent.
I noticed that too. I’m glad I got to enjoy it at least. Thanks for sending it my way!