This tea brews up the color of dark honey and tastes like it too. I've been brewing it anywhere between 201-207F and it seems pretty forgiving. I'm enjoying its gentle, subtle flavor. I didn't notice a maltiness, as it mentioned on my package, but it does have a faint roasty flavor in the background, just as a heads up. Not overpowering though. I've brewed mine at least 8 steeps gongfu style (5 grams in a 100 ml gaiwan) and it's holding up well (a litre of tea). Brew this one when you have the time to sit and appreciate nature without being hurried... it is gentle and soothing. But if you want a black tea to drink with rich foods, you may want to look elsewhere. This one I enjoy on its own. Thanks Matt for sourcing this lovely tea!

This is really good. It’s not bitter. It had that hint of sweetness, and the flavor over all is just right, not too bold, not too light. I came back to buy some more !

This black tea is a treat to drink. I love the subtle sweetness and how mild tasting it is. No bitterness here. Just pure deliciousness!

This tea is very good. I’m practicing my gongfu brewing and from the third brew on I’m getting consistently light and smooth cups every time. Will keep practicing and can’t wait to try the others!

I love the subtle sweetness that comes through when you take that initial sip. You can definitely taste the honey notes. In addition, the bitterness is not overpowering and gives it a nice full flavor.