The loose leaf steeps into a smooth, mellow cup without any bitterness, even when I accidentally let it go a minute too long. I've been drinking it plain every afternoon, and the highland-grown leaves hold up well for a second steep.
The loose leaf itself is beautiful — whole, unbroken leaves that unfurl nicely in my glass teapot. I've been brewing a pot every morning on the porch, and the highland character really comes through. Genuinely one of the better teas I've ordered all year.