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It’s serviceable, but nothing to really write home about. I have to be extremely careful with the preparation on this one, otherwise it gets bitter real quick.

A warm tea, smooth flavor, no bitterness.

Tried a sample with my latest H&S order. Not as smoky as other Lapsang Souchong teas I have had, which in my case is good. I’m not a big fan of overly-smoky tea. This blend is pretty mild and I am enjoying it as an afternoon pick-me-up.

Steeped a little hotter and longer than usual, so it was a little more bitter than usual, but not bad. Just a dash of milk added.

I love how the gentle fragrance of jasmine fills my kitchen while this is steeping. One of my favorites, second only to sencha.

I don’t make this nearly as often enough. Grassy, fragrant, mild, beautiful green color. And inexpensive for such a fantastic tea! If I had to choose only one tea and forsake all others, this would be my choice to keep.

A windy, stormy morning needs something a little spicy.

After having o abandon my cup of breakfast tea this morning to deal with a crisis, I am now (nearly 6:00pm) sitting down to my first cup of tea of the day, and I love this tea. Mellow with a slight smokiness.

Giving it another go this morning. A splash of milk to the cup helps cut the bitterness. I think the most I can say about it is that it’s solid – it has good mouth feel, appropriate body, and a decent flavor, but there’s not much that stands out about it. But looking at it another way, it’s a great no-nonsense tea when all you want is a warm cup to help perk you up.