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Jun Chiyabari Himalayan Autumn Black Tea from Rare Tea Republic

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80/100

Jun Chiyabari Himalayan Autumn Black Tea

Black Tea by Rare Tea Republic

One of the best teas of Nepal’s Autumnal harvest, this superlative offering was hand rolled and sorted to preserve flavor in the leaf. A large amount of leaf tips contribute to a seductive aroma of rosewood and tea blossoms and layers of buttery and floral notes. The finish is slightly brisk and lingering. This tea is produced without chemicals, but is not organic certified.

Origin: Nepal
Steep Time: 5 minutes
Water Temperature: 195
Tea per Cup: 2 teaspoons

3 Tasting Notes

Shinobi_cha
87

This was a delicious black tea (from Nepal), very similar to the other Darjeelings from Rare Tea Republic.
I think I noticed, as they described, rosewood, and a definite sweet-fruity taste as well.

However, what surprised me is that it really does taste a little like butter! I wasn’t really sure how that exactly would come through in a tea, but it did. Between the smooth, fruity-sweet, and butter quality, this was among my favorites from RTR. I wished I had more like 1oz (at least) instead of just this tiny 6g sample!

Joshua Smith
91
Joshua Smith 2 tasting notes

It’s a bit strange to taste butter when drinking tea, but it’s surprisingly interesting. The taste is very hard to describe given my limited experience, but it is a very pleasant tea. I would write more, but I have a job interview soon. I’ll update this later if I remember.

Another sample from RTR bites the dust. This tea wasn’t the most exciting or strongest of the bunch, but it was very pleasant, and I’m pretty sure that I could drink it often and never get tired of it. See previous note for more information.

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