When I opened the packet I couldn’t tell if this was an oolong or black tea. there was nothing on the packet to indicate which it was. the leaves were huge, twisted and dark chocolate in colour.
The steep was brewed for 2 minutes, below boiling. The colour was deep amber.
Took my first sip…aaargh – too hot! Burned tongue :(
Lesson learned. Waited a minute or two before taking another sip. Hmmm. This seems to be a little too fruity for my liking (burned tongue did not factor in my opinion). But, I kept sipping. As the cup cooled…WOW! Rich, thick honey flavour came through. I was convinced I wouldn’t like this, but it is so much better a little cooler.
Second steep was at 4 minutes. Let the cup cool a bit, and same sweet cup of honey.
Thanks for the sample, Dexter! It didn’t start too well for me, but ended up being really good!
