Bai Lin Gong Fu Hong Cha - Black Tea

This is a very good tea. Had I not discovered Yunnan Pure Gold, I would probably still drink this tea. The leaves are simply gorgeous with so many golden colors standing out in front of a rich, dark tapestry. The unbrewed scent is a little lighter and more like apricot than honey. The soup itself is a clear, yellowish brown and the scent gains some complexity of pepper scent. The flavor is bold and leans more toward the pepper side of things as well, which many people prefer. Perhaps a little more astringent than the Yunnan Pure Gold. Very good complexity, though, and I recommend you try it.