Firstly, I would just like to mention that I do work for Kimicha and I wanted to assure everyone there is no influence on what I’m about to say. Secondly, I adore this tea.
The appearance of this tea is one of my favourite things about it - it has such beautifully twisted leaves and golden tips. When brewed it comes out a deep amber colour. Looks aside, this tea is just so good!
Tonight I enjoyed five steeps. (Though I have had it up to seven). The dominant flavour is definitely a sweet honey taste. There is also a hint of smokiness - which could be cause of how the tea was created - by Master Liang Junde - using a method similar to that used in producing Lapsang Souchong. It’s the hint of fruit and raisins though that makes this such an enjoyable tea. An added bonus is the lack of bitterness or astringency, it remains such a smooth cup through all five infusions.
I like to think of this as my trail mix of tea. It has everything you could possibly want in a tea in one amazing package :)
