Powdery-smoky with a savoury-peppery bold first impression that holds consistently in a long finish, with a back-note of dried longan. Beautiful floral perfume that hold its ground despite the smokiness. The latter is akin to peaty whisky such as Laphroaig.

From the Wuyi Mountains [Fujian] it’s thought to be created during17th century China. Storied origin of tea farmers fleeing from Qing soldiers that rushed the drying by smoke-drying over a pinewood fire to save the harvest, some say this led to the birth of black teas.