Caramel, milky
Oxidation: ★★☆ / Intensity: ★★☆
Astringency (tannins): ☆☆☆

This black tea comes from Kikugawa in the city of Shimada in Shizuoka. The producer of this tea is known for his powerful, honeyed, very fruity Benifûki. However, in this particular case, the production of the tea was unusual; compared to other summer harvests, it is lightly oxidized. It was also made using a Taiwanese cultivar.
This black tea delivers an intense milky, velvety, sweet fragrance with vanilla, creamy caramel notes. It is delectable.
In contrast, in the mouth, the tea rather is light, is fluid, and lacks tannins. In the second mouth, we once again clearly find sweet, milky sensations that were pleasing in the nose. And in the length, the tea is more subtle.
This is a rather uncommon black tea; it primarily expressed itself in its milky, creamy fragrance and its delicacy on the palate. A true delight.

Type of tea : Black tea
Origin : Kikugawa area, Shimada Municipality, Shizuoka Prefecture
Cultivar : Taiwanese cultivar
Harvest : July 10th, 2024