Recommended
Dry leaves are a bit smaller than I expect, but give a fruity, herbal scent. When wet, aged smoke reveals itself, with a bit of meatiness. Quickly then, pine sap and lots of herbal notes. Overall round, married, and richly flavorful. Paler than I expected for 16 years, but still having great aged qualities, with tobacco and leather playing strong in the finish. A high note of astringency rides in the middle and late steeps and it empties out by steep 6 or 7. Great value overall and a tea with a flavor profile and aging history that is right up my alley.
Flavors: Herbaceous, Leather, Pine, Smoke, Tobacco
Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C
0 min, 15 sec
3 g
2 OZ / 65 ML
Yah, this one is still a smoke bomb after all the years. I still do like it though.