2022 Summer Harvest, "A'a", Black Tea, Volcano Hawaii - 20g hawaiian tea Taken from the lower pickings

Taken from the lower pickings that are sometimes discarded

A tea that was imperfect

I find just a small helping of these leaves produce a very flavorful cup without bitterness or astringency

Known for the beautiful blue hue that turns purple when it comes into contact with citrus

It was 2016 and I was attending a workshop at Tea Hawaii

2022 Summer Harvest, "A'a", Black Tea, Volcano Hawaii - 20g hawaiian tea Taken from the lower pickingsElevation: 2742 Climate: Topical Soil: Volcanic Aroma: merlot, raisins, honey Wet Aroma: ripe black fruits More to love: The elusive Aa black tea. This tea is only produced under the most optimal conditions & this year the farmers predict they will produce only 20 kilograms. Some years, the iconic Aa black is produced alongside Kilinoe Green, but this year all the love & attention goes to this black tea. Very similar to the spring harvest, but