This is the feed of all reviews of Panyang Congou on RateTea.http://ratetea.com/style/panyang-congou/38/http://ratetea.com/review/6058/http://ratetea.com/review/6058/Tue, 19 Mar 2019 16:23:16 ESTI had one called China Panyang Congou from Upton, which is also currently unavailable. I'm guessing this is the same thing. It is very enjoyable and tastes different from most of the teas I can think of. There is a pronounced barley/pumpernickel flavor. I've been brewing beer lately and this reminded me of the taste of wort. http://ratetea.com/review/6007/http://ratetea.com/review/6007/Wed, 13 Feb 2019 22:35:23 ESTDidnt like this at first but it has grown on me. It is best warm-hot not piping hot - that allows the full nuanced flavor to come out. Earthy with a little citrus. http://ratetea.com/review/4702/http://ratetea.com/review/4702/Mon, 13 Jun 2016 08:32:03 ESTThis was the most disappointing pure tea I've ever tried from Harney & Sons. Dry leaf not very aromatic, but the aroma is pleasant. The leaf is pretty, with fine wiry pieces, fairly finely broken...the faint aroma suggests spice and dried fruit, like fig or date. The brewed cup is surprisingly lacking in aroma. I'm getting the dried fruit, like fig, and a bit of stewed celery. When brewed more strongly, there are some notes of bitter chocolate that I feel make this tea a lot more enjoyable, but it...http://ratetea.com/review/2588/http://ratetea.com/review/2588/Wed, 07 Aug 2013 13:49:13 ESTI like this tea. It has a weird kind of aroma, but it's good overall. The flavor is strong, crisp, and not too bitter. I added cream and sugar. It's interesting that on the package it recommends adding cream and not milk, because I always add cream to my tea. http://ratetea.com/review/2571/http://ratetea.com/review/2571/Fri, 02 Aug 2013 11:51:03 ESTA wonderful, nuanced black tea with a mild flavor, and complex aroma, also creating nice sensations on the palate. Dry leaf has a mild but very pleasing aroma suggestive of sweet dried fruit, but fresher and lighter smelling. Upon brewing, this produces a very dark brown cup with a mellow aroma, yet exquisite flavor. The aroma is subtle and very pleasing: I agree with the description that claims hints of caramel and cocoa, and spiciness...there's a very faint hint of caraway and wintergreen as wel...http://ratetea.com/review/2035/http://ratetea.com/review/2035/Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:48:26 ESTWiry leaf has a good amount of golden tip. I was surprised by the dark color of the liquor produced by these light golden leaves. The picture Harney provided looks a bit deceptive--I found it brews much darker. Aroma is intensely cocoa-ey and chocolatey. Almost tastes like a cup of unsweetened cocoa. Reminiscent of some high grades of Ceylon OPA and also suggestive of some old-style Lapsang Souchong (the less smoky type). Very rich mouthfeel, full-bodied and thick. Extremely smooth flavor...litt...http://ratetea.com/review/1192/http://ratetea.com/review/1192/Sat, 28 May 2011 15:35:05 ESTAroma toasty and caramely, like the crust of a pastry. This tea is so reminiscent of pastry that if I close my eyes, I almost picture there being a baked good, rather than a cup of tea, in front of me. Dark, rich, but with a pleasingly smooth flavor. Finish leaves a surprisingly lightness on the palate, and a faint peppery quality. The finish is suggestive of rice. This tea would be outstanding for people who prefer very smooth, yet complex black teas. From my perspective, one of the best black t...http://ratetea.com/review/1161/http://ratetea.com/review/1161/Mon, 02 May 2011 17:16:49 ESTClean tasting, mild, with a slightly bitter caramel-like quality. A bit flat, simple tasting, but very pleasant. Has a cooling quality, even when hot, and I think it would make a very classic iced tea. I was expecting this tea to be similar to Upton's ZP20, Panyang Congou Select, because of the similar name, but it was very different. Not even a hint of smokiness in this tea. Upton mentions "reminiscent of Keemun" but I think this refers to the leaf shape, not the aroma or flavor, which I found to...http://ratetea.com/review/1156/http://ratetea.com/review/1156/Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:30:26 ESTA delightful and complex black tea. Very robust and full-bodied, moderate bitterness, but not overly caffeinated. Aroma simultaneously a little smoky, fruity, and malty, with no one quality dominating the others. Very balanced. Very pleasing. I can see this becoming a favorite everyday black tea for me: it is multifaceted and has many of the characteristics I like most in black teas, and has no objectionable qualities. Very reasonable price as well!