Newminster No. 400 Superior Navy Flake

No. 400 Superior Navy Flake is a navy cut flake made entirely from virginia leaves, produced by Mac Baren in Denmark. The manufacturer states the blend consists of virginias sourced from the US, Africa, and Brazil. The leaves are pressed and cut into thin slices; aside from a light sugar addition holding the slices together, it carries no top-flavoring. In the taste, the dry hay and citrus notes expected from pressed virginia lead, accompanied by a dry side reminiscent of toast, mineral, cocoa, and paper, with sweetness leaning toward honey or pear rather than dark caramel. It is medium strength and tends to bite the tongue when puffed too quickly, so it calls for a slow pace.