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Wow, what a brew! This cake definitely lives up to its name. First, I opened the wrapper to reveal a deep ruby black and gold cake. It had a faint aroma of cacao. Then, as soon as I sunk my pick in the scent of raspberry and cream emitted from this beauty. I was easy with the amount of dry leaves that I used since it was a dark yunnan. I brewed in my gaiwan with anticipation for this lovely treat. It brews an orange and red liquor. The smell of raspberry, cherry, dark chocolate maximize within the wet leaves. The brew tastes of mahogany and cherry. I can hint at undertones of Asian Pear. It is a very smooth sip and deep flavor. I’m glad I picked the spring version, for its very decadent and silky flavor. The best part about this tea is its power. I haven’t noted prominent Qi in Red Teas before today. While drinking this you truly become “Drunk on Red.” Yunnan Sourcing never disappoints.

Flavors: Cherry Wood, Cream, Dark Chocolate, Raspberry

Preparation
Boiling 0 min, 15 sec 5 g 3 OZ / 100 ML
mrmopar

I just about pulled this one out the other night. Now I need to get to it.

Haveteawilltravel

Oh its amazing, hahah :)

mrmopar

I am going to get it now. Thanks for the review on it.

Haveteawilltravel

Glad I could “convince” you

Tealizzy

Wow, I gotta get some of that! Sounds delicious!

Haveteawilltravel

its amazing, also very affordable!

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mrmopar

I just about pulled this one out the other night. Now I need to get to it.

Haveteawilltravel

Oh its amazing, hahah :)

mrmopar

I am going to get it now. Thanks for the review on it.

Haveteawilltravel

Glad I could “convince” you

Tealizzy

Wow, I gotta get some of that! Sounds delicious!

Haveteawilltravel

its amazing, also very affordable!

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Young and experienced Tea consumer. I’m continuously learning and developing knowledge about tea. If I have learned anything at all from the world of tea it is that I do not know anything about the world of tea. I enjoy good tea, and I try to acquire the best of the best. I usually brew gongfu but I’ve been known from time to time to resort back to western brewing.

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