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Charles Thomas Draper

Charles Thomas Draper drank Laoshan Black by Verdant Tea

This is my morning-noon tea. Firstly it is the spring version. In my humble opinion it is one of the best black teas I have had the pleasure to sip. I still have a decent amount left thankfully. The aroma is heavenly and the flavor is so sweet and complex. Truly a treat for any lover of fine black tea….

2012-01-19 12:48:26 -0500

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Kashyap 2012-01-20 09:55:44 -0500

I’ve shared this with so many people who are blown away when the discover this is a black tea. The creamy, chocolate, nutty flavors amaze

Charles Thomas Draper 2012-01-20 11:07:56 -0500

I do find it to be very different from the fall harvest.

Spoonvonstup 2012-01-20 12:28:19 -0500

Agreed. I found some spring harvest a while back, and I was amazed by how much it reminded me of chocolate silk pie.

Charles Thomas Draper 2012-01-20 13:04:00 -0500

It is amazing how a season can change things….

erichbenoit 2012-01-21 16:51:26 -0500

I share similar feelings about this tea. I did have a Korean Dan-Cha just recently which comes close to my love for this tea. While exchanging emails with the vendor over it, the word ‘velvet’ was mentioned by him in reference to the tea. I have to say it was a very proper descriptor.

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I am an avid surfer, gardener, golfer and freespirit. I have been a tea drinker forever. Tea has provided me with contentment. I love White, Oolong, Green, Black and Pu’er. I do not care for flavored tea and nor will I comment on it.