Fragrant Peaks Black Tea

Fragrant indeed!  I keep on expecting astringency and it’s just not there.  I wish more purportedly fragrant teas were like this.  There is some perfume yes, but the body is so soft, not all high and buzzing.  This is a really lovely cup, not a type I would generally seek out, but I could drink this and I shall.  

Second infusion- well there’s the bite, phooey.  Not like this tea is available outside the set.  Oh well, nice first run. Update: better as it mellows, not so much fragrant anymore, but spicy and nutty particularly black pepper and almond. Meh.

Smells like a sweet, floral, nutty cake! Surprisingly and beautifully sweet with characteristics of a flavoured fruit tea. Sweet, light, full of flavour. I get a slight nuttiness at the end, no bitterness whatsoever. It reminds me of a simple cake with nuts and wild honey. This has easily become a top black tea!