constellation versus black frigate

[HeadMisfit]

what is the TRUE difference between the latakia used in these two blends..

frigate just gives a gross pine resin taste and smell, and constellation gave a rich, wood fire and pine and burning creosote and burning fires taste.

 

[tmc]

I have only had Black Frigate, which I love. My understanding is the Turkish leaf is a big part of the flavor profile and the latakia is a background player. To me, it’s a floral and fruit forward blend. I see if I can find the pine notes in my next bowl.

 

[HeadMisfit]

I have only had Black Frigate, which I love. My understanding is the Turkish leaf is a big part of the flavor profile and the latakia is a background player. To me, it’s a floral and fruit forward blend. I see if I can find the pine notes in my next bowl.

latakia is techinically a turkish leaf, so is "oriental".. semantics .

 

[tmc]

If you search the archive I believe former member @Waning Embers said the oriental component is Izmir.