Great deal on great tea
My first taste of this tea saved my trip home from Santa Cruz, when both the hotel and a restaurant had stale powder in the tea bags. How I needed my fix! A tourist stop with a giant artichoke beckoned, and this Chinese Breakfast / Yunnan Black Tea set me straight.
Other reviewers have said it tastes odd. The flavor is strong and a bit smoky, like Darjeeling, only earthier. Like Darjeeling or Earl Grey, it has enough flavor on its own — no milk or sugar needed. But it’s expensive by the box of teabags. Finding it loose in large quantities at this price is fantastic! It arrived promptly, well-sealed, and true to the label — unlike some “loose” tea that’s actually cut up, this has the whole leaves that unfurl. Ahhh.
Love this tea
This is my everyday tea. It’s particularly good with milk. I love the fact that I get two 1-lb bags that last me about six months, which makes this rather expensive tea very affordable. Loose is better than bags for price AND taste! I keep less than 1/2 pound in a metal tea tin and tightly seal the rest in the foil-lined bag (expelling as much air as possible) and store it in a cool dry place until I need to refill my tin.
Mediocre, but cheap
The taste is harsh as it is a lesser grade of Yunnan. It is ok to drink, but not to really enjoy. I only make it for when I am in the hurry and will not be able to fully enjoy my tea anyway.
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