hmm. what can I say about puerhs – it seems like you either love them or hate them.
I am fairly new to the puerh scene but discovered they make a great substitute for coffee. This tea is low in tannins and not very acidic to the stomach.
The first infusion is indeed very dark, as several others have commented. The flavor is mildly malty and earthy. I added So Delicious coconut milk creamer to this because I prefer my black tea with some creaminess. This reminds me of a shiitake mushroom broth and made a nice breakfast drink.
Overall I was very pleased but I’m not sure it’s something I would go out of my way to find again.
You could also say that how you prepare it can depend on if you love or hate it lol.