I puchased this unopened vintage tea from a gentleman in England. I approached this one carefully. I really did not know if it was even safe to drink. The tea was either a CTC or has been reduced to almost a powder over the years. When I poured the boiling water on it became darker than coffee within seconds. I let it steep for maybe 30 seconds. I thought maybe a rinse might be in order. The aroma is ancient yet sweet with a touch of wood and cinnamon and the flavor is too. The liquor is electric. It has this energy in my mouth that is wild. The second cup, steeped for a minute is much mellower. This tea has warmed me greatly and I am feeling a slight euphoria. This was different. This was wild….
The picture I enclosed is blurry. The tin has a scenes of older year China which is quite beautiful but I find it odd that they put it on an Indian-Ceylon tea….
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Old-school English Breakfast blends used to include a fair bit of Keemun, which might explain the scenery.
How fun!
Fascinating. Does tea get more potent with age?
cool! How old do you think it is?
Yes Bonnie. It seems to me Michelle. Doug I am investigating that….
@ Doug, The man says its from the 90’s. By the taste I am assuming the early 90’s
Old-school English Breakfast blends used to include a fair bit of Keemun, which might explain the scenery.
How fun!
Fascinating. Does tea get more potent with age?
cool! How old do you think it is?
Yes Bonnie. It seems to me Michelle. Doug I am investigating that….
@ Doug, The man says its from the 90’s. By the taste I am assuming the early 90’s