I just got this for the first time (I first tasted a free sample a few years ago). I had avoided it due to the price, but then I read the preparation detail regarding several brews each time and realized that it's actually not bad if you follow through on resteeping. I brewed 5 times when the order arrived - once 2 minutes, second 4 minutes third around 7, then 15, and finally half the quantity of water for a long time. All brews were really lovely! Perhaps my new favorite black tea, at least for days I am around the house in the morning!

I have been drinking this daily for about four years now and can honestly say this tea is a personal favorite. Malty and honey sweet…thick but not bitter. I have purchased many 1 #bags- but just so you realise this is an agricultural product and expect it have some variations from year to year. Last year was not so tippy, year before was not as sweet. My suggestion is to always buy a sample or 1/4# first to make sure that you love this crop before buying a pound. Then if you love this particular year - then buy as much as you can afford because rest assured next season’s crop will not be exactly the same. And ENJOY !