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Black Tea by Upton Tea Imports
Description:
This classic production has a true Keemun character, with slight smoky notes and a hint of nutmeg. The well-balanced flavor finishes sweet and smooth.
Origin:
ChinaSteeping Suggestions: -
Leaf Quantity: 2¼ g/cup
Water Temp: 212° (boiling)
Steep Time: 3-4 min.
I should have started my day with this one! This is one of the more BOLD black teas I have tried from Upton so far! And YES…I do know that I have been drinking a CRAZY amount of Upton Teas lately…I put an order in and needed to stock up on new black teas. FUNNY THING…as if this last order wasn’t enough…I put another order in YESTERDAY for about 50 more samples!
Anyhow…this one is sturdy and bold…peppery and quesi-smoky! A nice ‘kick-in-the-pants’ type tea!
Tea of the morning…. (SRP #25)
If you like a smokier Keemun, this is the one for you. The leaves are on the short side, kind of like something that is a BOP. Although it is not smokin’ like a Lapsang Souchong, it does have a notable smokey character that is perfect for the morning’s wake me up cup. It has a chocolate note in there, too, and a fullish mouthfeel similar to coffee. I am considering this one, because the smokiness kind of reminds me of my F&M Keemun that I loved while I had it. It is organic, which is a bonus, plus it is a bargain at just under $6 for 125 grams.
Usual teapot method with a 3 minute steep.
