Looking for something to add milk and honey to, a straightforward black tea experience that is still tasty and more complex than a teabag blend? You’ve found it.
I got this silver striped Ceylon to experiment with blending my own English Breakfast, but it’s excellent on its own. Most of the teas in my cupboard are lighter, more posh teas that would be a crime to add milk to, or otherwise adulterate. This is a much more nostalgic brew for me, taking me back to mornings in high school trying to make as strong and hot a cup of tea as I possibly could to maximize caffeine as my parents believed that coffee stunted growth, and warmth on cold mornings. In England I believe they call it “builder’s tea”.
It’s not nearly as astringent as something like a Tetley bag, but it’s pretty astringent. Drink it with food. I may mix it with lighter teas just to mellow it out. Very classic flavor profile that is great for a rainy morning where you still need to get a lot done.
Flavors: Astringent, Citrus Zest, Floral, Rich
