I ordered a bunch of this! I’m a bit surprised tasting it this morning as it isdifferent than I remember. I remember the taste being predominantly of bread and honey. This tea is definitely greener, and more Tieguanyin like, than the sample I had. I could tell immediately when I first smelled the dry leaves that this was different than last time. The taste is all Tieguanyin- green, floral, sweet. I love Tieguanyin, but I specifically wanted this tea for the baked taste. Could it be that this year’s harvest is just that different? Maybe this is fresher than the sample I had? Either way, I’m going to enjoy this tea, but I’m hoping some of that bakey flavor comes through more in future steepings. I’m hoping it’s just my taste buds today.

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Kittenna

I have some of this (older) and it definitely was more along the bakey lines than the TGY lines. Perhaps if you let it age (e.g. sit around) a bit, the flavour will develop?

Rellybob

I hope so – the sample I had was over a year ago, and I remember it like you describe- much more bakey than green.

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Kittenna

I have some of this (older) and it definitely was more along the bakey lines than the TGY lines. Perhaps if you let it age (e.g. sit around) a bit, the flavour will develop?

Rellybob

I hope so – the sample I had was over a year ago, and I remember it like you describe- much more bakey than green.

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I love tea. I first tasted loose leaf when my grandpa brought some back from Russia and I remember just savoring it. Not sure what kind it was; all I remember is that it was loose leaf and it was good. =)

I really enjoy oolong, jasmine tea, and white tea. I especially love those black teas with chocolate notes! Also, chai is a constant favorite. I enjoy green tea, but need to be in the mood for it to actually want it.

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