This is a sample sipdown and was part of the huge box of Adagio and other teas that Nicole sent. Many thanks!
I thought Scottish breakfast teas were stronger than English, so I thought this might have a real punch to it. I was also hoping it would be very similar to Brigadoon.
This is milder than I expected, but good. The aroma says Assam first. The flavor is a real mix of exactly the teas they say are in it. The raspy, malty feel of Assam coats the tongue lightly and the Chinese black teas make a silky swirl that tones down the Assam.
I am a wimp when it comes to black tea from India and have to make it just so or my stomach hurts. This one sits well.
I did steep it for four minutes, pour that tea in a pot, then steep again and combine the two. I am sure mine is a little weaker because of the mixing but it is plenty strong enough for me as I don’t add milk or sugar.
Drinking more after breakfast, the Assam is more prominent. The body is creamy, which is nice.
It isn’t Brigadoon, but it isn’t bad. It is a serviceable breakfast tea, and a good afternoon tea for those who want a KAPOW cuppa in the mornings.
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I’ve never had a Scottish Breakfast that was strong enough to suit me.
I thought the order of strength, from weakest to strongest, was English, then Irish, then Scottish breakfast. I am finding Irish to be stronger most of the time.
In my world, it’s Irish, English, Scottish.
I agree, gmathis.
I’ve never had a Scottish Breakfast that was strong enough to suit me.
I thought the order of strength, from weakest to strongest, was English, then Irish, then Scottish breakfast. I am finding Irish to be stronger most of the time.
In my world, it’s Irish, English, Scottish.
I agree, gmathis.