Welcome Will and Britta,

To answer your question: I tend to prefer Indian black teas. Assams
are my current fave. In fact, I bought some Golden Tips Assam from Tao
of Tea and it's my go-to black tea. Very smooth!

My palate changes all the time. I just finished up some 2005 Monkey-
Picked from Seven Cups which at first I thought was harsh and bitter.
I put it away for a while (perhaps it aged gracefully) and when I went
back to it I enjoyed it so much more than before.

Alan

P.S. We DO want to hear from you guys. Please stick around and discuss
tea. I for one am "thirsty" (groan) for more tea discussion. I've
learned a lot here, and enjoy hearing different perspectives.