I bought this solely based on other reviews. I was looking for teas from companies who charge a lot to ship to Canada (or don’t ship to us at all) to purchase and have sent to my relatives in the States to bring to me when they visited this summer.
They delivered the massive order about a week ago, including this tea.
I wasn’t sure what to expect…I guess I thought the chocolate would taste like a more natural note rather than an obvious added flavouring. (I’ve been spoiled by Laoshan Black, evidently). It kind of reminds me of the chocolate flavouring used by Harney and Sons, which I don’t love. Maybe I’m more of a creamy milk chocolate kind of girl. Well, no “maybe” about it, I definitely am.
Anyway, I’ve had this a few times now and the chocolate makes it not a breakfast tea for me. I don’t want to drink something flavoured first thing in the morning. Unless it’s coffee, oddly enough. But not tea.
The pu’erh definitely adds an earthy note. And this is a very bold tea. Mid morning or afternoon, for me.
I will try to enjoy what I have left but not a re-buy for me. I don’t love fake chocolate tasting teas.
I definitely agree about no flavored teas first thing. I really enjoy having my Yunnan first. :)
Sorry it didn’t work out for yoU!