508 Tasting Notes
I have managed to sip down most of the packet, and I enjoy the second steep better than the first. There is an astringent note that creeps in as it cools, so it’s best drunk early in the day and slurped quickly. I’ll probably add this to an order just because it’s a strong black tea Maybe I should read some Joyce?
This smallish packet is from one of my first orders from Maya tea, so its pretty old! I am traveling with a group to Newfoundland (and its my third trip here but I just learned its pronounced like Disneyland not NEWfundland) and a fellow traveler has a cough. What a good time to break this out and ponder a Maya order because of a sale. This tea is a bit to medicinal for my taste, there are plenty of other teas available that have echinacea that don’t taste like potpourri, so I wouldn’t want to purchase this one again.
Oh, and the icebergs are amazing!
Flavors: Bitter, Grassy, Medicinal
What tea is good for a grief filled heart? I picked this one from the wall of tea in Ft Collins. It’s good one. I’m on the second steeping and it’s still chocolatey and rich. Not too complex, but a very good example of Keemun.
My cousin passed away yesterday after a lengthy hospital stay fighting cancer and pneumonia. She was 53. Life is short. Hug your peeps and drink the good tea.
I always like stopping at this tea house. Highly recommend the atmosphere and people.
Flavors: Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, Nutty, Smooth
Consider yourself hugged long distance. It sounds like you’ve picked a good cup to hold in your hands while you remember your cousin.