Pinglin Honey Black Tea Cake black tea often reminiscent of smoked bacon

often reminiscent of smoked bacon

Use 3g of Kukicha in 300ml of water

and the occasional delightful "pop" as the rice expands—a truly multisensory Japanese tea experience that connects you to centuries of tea tradition with each satisfying sip

a traditional teapot without a handle

Pinglin Honey Black Tea Cake black tea often reminiscent of smoked baconThis is an interesting oneblack tea made from Baozhong material in Pinglin, then pressed into a cake. Pinglin is famous for its light, floral Baozhong oolongs, so seeing those leaves transformed into black tea and compressed is a bit unusual, but it works beautifully. The "honey" in the name refers to the natural sweetness these leaves develop when fully oxidized. You get a rich, malty character with prominent honey notes, along with hints of dried