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Black Tea by Upton Tea Imports
This bold-leaf tea produces a smooth, medium-bodied cup. It is well-balanced, with sweet notes and hints of cocoa and spice. Enjoy any time of day, with or without milk.
Origin:
IndiaSteeping Suggestions: -
Leaf Quantity: 2¼g/cup
Water Temp: 212° (boiling)
Steep Time: 4-5 min.
This literally tastes like spiced cocoa/powder.
I don’t really think it’s as smooth as the product description says it is but I like it being spiced. It has crusty notes to it, too – a lot like semi-burnt toast which I also happen to enjoy.
This one is a goodie, too!
Stellar! Quite enjoyable. Definitely getting the toast reference, though I first interpreted it as soft leather.
Since this was my first taste, I sipped both with and without milk. Without, it’s refreshing and earthy with a rather floral and delicately fresh note similar to something I experienced last week in another tea. Only this time it’s much milder. It’s quite lovely.
There is also a slight honey note in there that stands out on odd sips. Not really getting any cocoa like the description says, sadly. I had really hoped for that. Oh well, it’s still great!
With milk, that floral freshness really pops. Now I wish I had more than a sample.
Smells really fresh in the packet. Robust, yet smooth mouthfeel. I kind of get notes that remind me of whole wheat toast, but there is something else going on I cant quite place. Now that it is cooling down I’m getting some roasted nut like notes as well.
