Anastasia Scented Black Tea, 阿纳斯塔西亚香红茶, “Ā Nà Sī Tǎ Xī Yà” Xiāng Hóng Chá
Best before Autumn 2020; var. sinensis, China & Ceylon; #KusmiTea Co., Paris, France; broken leaf black teas, a Russian blend with scents of bergamot, lemon, lime, & orange blossom; elev. unknown; #TodaysTea, #今天的茶, Jīn Tiān De Chá.
Infusion: 1 tsp/pax + 1 tsp/pot, 90-100deg. C, steep for 1-2 min;
Dry leaf aroma: lemon, lime, citrus, sweet;
Wet leaf aroma: lavender, citrus, floral;
Liquor: orange amber colour with dusty, minerally, earthy, aroma with hints of dry tangerine peel, and ginger;
Mouthfeel/Taste: thin to mildly viscous texture, mild peppery stimulation, slightly astringent, drying, and bitter, with a mouthwatering finish;
Flavour: Seville orange marmalade, citrusy (lemon-lime-tangerine-pomelo), with lingering retronasal floral hints of lavender and orange blossom.