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A tasty and unique daily drinker! |
2/8/2021 |
From an order a while ago, so this is the 2018 harvest. I keep trying it. I think it's aging well anyway. It's certainly a different flavor profile - not really a Yunnan as I'm accustomed to them. The leaves are smaller with hints of gold here and there. The dry leaf is fairly earthy, smokey and leathery and the fragrance is pretty much what you get in the flavor. All of that, plus sweet but balanced with savory, maybe a light basil and black pepper. Also, cascara cherries? Though I haven't had those very often in tea. Definitely not like chocolate, which is Yunnan to me. Two teaspoons isn't really necessary -- it isn't bad but 1 1/2 teaspoons is never as deep as I want it to be. A decent black but maybe not what I ever expect of a Yunnan. It's four ounces for $5.90 though, and that is certainly an excellent deal (also available as an ounce).
Steep #1 // 2 teaspoons for full mug // 23 minutes after boiling // 2 minute steep
Steep #2 // 22 minutes after boiling // 3 minute steep |
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All Around Good |
6/21/2019 |
This tea has a smooth, well rounded, non-astringent flavor that makes it my default any time drinking tea. It just tastes like what I feel a Chinese black tea should taste like. |
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Yummy! |
10/20/2018 |
Really good tea. I like the ever-so-slight smokey flavor. It is strong enough for milk and honey, but not *too* strong. Probably my favorite tea from Simpson and Vail. |
- Amy, MD |
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New favorite for morning |
11/15/2016 |
This tea has a full-bodied taste with a hint of smoke, but is not astringent. The second steeping was as good as the first. |
- Dominic Degeneffe, PA |
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Tippy Yunnan |
11/3/2016 |
Good tea for those that want to try a smokier tea but not ready for a Lapsang souchong. Good afternoon tea w/ milk. |
- Terry, MI |
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great tea |
4/21/2016 |
I love this tea! It has a slightly smokey taste, just right. I used to be a die-hard indian black tea fan. Now this is my favorite. |
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Lovely tea |
10/6/2015 |
I regret buying only an ounce of this, given how quickly I went through it. Its wonderful, just a little bit smoky and chocolatey but not overwhelmingly so. If you add sugar to your tea though, dont use too much. More than half a teaspoon and it gets too sweet. |
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Tippy Yunnan, China Black |
9/4/2013 |
Disagree with the description of slightly fruity taste. It has a pronounced smoky taste. |
- David Johnson, CO |
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