Limited Edition Honey Black

I was really happy I could get some Laoshan black for a good price with the other blends I keep buying. The tea tastes a lot like raw cocoa powder, and it's one of my go tos when I want something stronger. It's a little bitter like dark chocolate, but not as astringent as Assam. It blends well with Bohemian Breakfast and Aquarius.

The flavor is not what i was expecting, it’s definitely a bold tea thats pretty smoky in taste. I love black teas and this one is very unique.

I like to switch between this and Bohemian Breakfast for my morning cup of tea. The flavor is smooth, rich AND bold, and it has a slightly nutty/earthy taste to it.

Note: I've been trying to figure out what this smells like for a couple of weeks and it hit me today that it smells like Honey Smacks cereal. The nostalgia!

I tried this tea and the Japanese Breakfast tea. Both are creamy and honeyed and delicious and a wonderful alternative to coffee. They are also a beautiful pick me up for mid afternoon when having the after lunch slump (I work 12-14hr days in the film industry and this is a delightful way to perk up more in the afternoon without the hard crash or the jitters that keep you awake with other black teas or coffees).

I drink coffee in the morning, it's all about the caffeine but there are times when I just want tea. In the winter this is the one I reach for. It's bold enough to stand in for my morning caffeine, softened with the mellow hints of honey.