Darjeeling Makaibari

The muskiness surprised me at first sip, but it settles into something smooth and light with just enough tannin to keep it interesting. It's become my go-to afternoon cup, no milk needed.

I've been drinking this every afternoon for a week and the smoothness is what keeps me coming back. That slight tannin gives it just enough backbone without turning bitter if I let it steep a minute too long.

That muskiness really comes through on the second steep, and the tannin bite keeps it from feeling too flimsy for a black tea. I’ve been reaching for this every afternoon since the pouch arrived, it’s light enough to not wreck my stomach before dinner.