50
drank Java BOP by Upton Tea Imports
67 tasting notes

This’ll make you pucker! Definitely malty, not much else to comment on.

Most companies send samples to make me want to buy, and I kinda wonder if Upton was trying to unload some tea that backfired with this sample. This is one of those teas I’m okay to finish but won’t even look up the price for. I love Indonesian coffees, but maybe tea just isn’t Java’s thing. Or, being as positive as possible, maybe it’s absolutely fantastic in blends!

Flavors: Astringent, Malt

Preparation
Boiling 4 min, 0 sec
ashmanra

You may like it more with a lower temp and shorter steep. Otherwise, try it iced or cold brewed to tame it!

Comm Guy

Fair enough. I still have some!

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ashmanra

You may like it more with a lower temp and shorter steep. Otherwise, try it iced or cold brewed to tame it!

Comm Guy

Fair enough. I still have some!

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