Pinglin Honey Black Tea Cake black tea Notes: orchid

Notes: orchid

It hits you with these rich chocolate notes that immediately reminded me of a good Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong – you know

figs and almonds delivering a delicious brew to bring pleasure to your day

and the occasional delightful "pop" as the rice expands—a truly multisensory Japanese tea experience that connects you to centuries of tea tradition with each satisfying sip

often reminiscent of smoked bacon

Pinglin Honey Black Tea Cake black tea Notes: orchidThis is an interesting oneblack tea made from Baozhong material in Pinglin, then pressed into a cake. Pinglin is famous for its light, floral Baozhong oolongs, so seeing those leaves transformed into black tea and compressed is a bit unusual, but it works beautifully. The "honey" in the name refers to the natural sweetness these leaves develop when fully oxidized. You get a rich, malty character with prominent honey notes, along with hints of dried