Just as promised, this tea is incredibly smokey. It's got a vivid, charcoal/burnt wood smell and taste that makes you feel like you just took a bite of a campfire. My father actually says the dry leaf/tea smells exactly like bourbon- no surprise, given the tea's origin- so I've been meaning to see if I can make a virgin mint julep with this. Be careful how long you steep it- 3 minutes on the dot is the sweet spot, 3:20+ gives an intense smokey flavor that really packs a punch. This tea really wakes up your senses, absolutely give this tea a try!
Originally published: May 6, 2021