Recommended
Most of the reviews I read before ordering Harney’s Big Red Sun were 3-4 years old. I’m gonna go out on a limb and suggest “things change” – especially as they relate to growing, harvesting, and blending.
This is quite astringent. I ended up adding milk so my mouth wouldn’t pucker quite so much. The flavor is okay; the Ceylon really comes through. I won’t stop with this pot – so many spoke so highly of it, I’ll have to make some more and alter the method a little.
For now, I can take it or leave it.
Try lower temp water and shorter steep and see how that works for you! Grace loves this one. My experience has gone both ways. Some teas,are really meant for milk and/or sugar.