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I was skeptical about a tea named after a rainforest, but this one's got a malty backbone that holds up even if you forget it steeping for six or seven minutes. It's become my default morning cup, and I say that as someone with a cupboard full of half-finished boxes.

The first sip has that deep, earthy warmth that just settles you into the day—I’ve been reaching for it every single morning since it arrived. It brews up a rich, dark cup that feels like a proper ritual rather than a quick caffeine fix, and the leaves hold their flavor even on a second steep.

I'm not much of a morning person, but this tea has become my non-negotiable first sip of the day. The leaves brew up a deep, steady cup that feels made for slow, quiet starts. Even the owner apparently can't get through a day without it, and now I get why.