Big Red Sun

Tea type
Black Tea
Ingredients
Ceylon Black Tea, Kenyan Orthodox Black Tea
Flavors
Astringent, Malt, Apricot, Bitter, Bread, Floral, Honey
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Loose Leaf, Sachet
Caffeine
High
Certification
Not available
Edit tea info Last updated by Angie
Average preparation
Boiling 4 min, 30 sec 10 oz / 285 ml

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  • “One of the first fine teas I ever bought was Harney and Sons Royal English Breakfast in the Historic Royal Palaces tin at Barnes and Noble. My youngest daughter really loved it and I bought it...” Read full tasting note
  • “This is a good blend. Not as hearty as some breakfast blends, but deep red, smooth and hearty enough. I have put this in my cart several times with my Harney orders and always changed my mind. Add...” Read full tasting note
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  • “Backlog: When I read the name of this tea, my immediate thought was “Oolong” (Big Red Robe) But this is a pleasant black tea. And pleasant is the word for this tea. It isn’t particularly bold or...” Read full tasting note
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  • “Of the Harney blends I tried this week, this was by the far the mellowest; I suppose it’s appropriate it’s the last one. It has a rather thick mouthfeel, but it’s pretty silky. Color in the cup...” Read full tasting note

From Harney & Sons

A blend of two superb teas, Big Red Sun is the perfect way to greet the sun every morning and welcome a new day. We’ve combined Kenya Milima’s golden tips and bold Ceylon leaves from Kenilworth Estates to create a brew that’s full-bodied but mellow and smooth. Add a drizzle of honey if you take your tea sweet, or enjoy the nuanced flavors on their own. A wonderful way to wake up, with each cup more satisfying than the last.

One of the classic BLT blends (British Legacy Teas) is the marriage of Ceylon and India to make a strong tea that can handle milk and sugar. This version creatively recombines to be the tea of Ceylon and Kenya. The Kenyan style of tea-making resembles the Indian tea used in that blend. It makes any time that you see the Big Red Sun rise a very pleasant time!

About Harney & Sons View company

Since 1983 Harney & Sons has been the source for fine teas. We travel the globe to find the best teas and accept only the exceptional. We put our years of experience to work to bring you the best Single-Estate teas, and blends beyond compare.

29 Tasting Notes

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333 tasting notes

Sample sipdown. I’m impressed at how much mileage I get out of the Harney & Sons samples, this one has been around for many mornings. It’s a very solid breakfast blend, and one that I might go back to again.

Mike

Ooh, this sounds like a good one! I like their Ceylon/Assam combination tea, so I bet I’d enjoy this one as well!

Mikumofu

It’s a great combination! I have also heard that their Royal English Breakfast is basically the same as this tea, and might be easier to find at some locations if not ordering online.

Mike

Awesome, thanks! I’ll look for both, I think they might have that Royal English Breakfast at the grocery store near here!

ashmanra

This is the same as Royal English Breakfast in the Historic Royal Palaces tin that they sell at Barnes and Noble! I buy it loose leaf as Big Red Sun. My daughter loves it.

Mike

Nice, thanks! It sounds like I have a few options!

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152 tasting notes

This tea has a dark reddish brown color and a malty bold taste. It makes an excellent morning tea that is not too over powering.

Preparation
Boiling 4 min, 30 sec

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80
6 tasting notes

Very nice, yet smooth tea. The scent, as with most teas it seems, is stronger than the liquor. But don’t let that throw you, it is a fabulous tea.

Preparation
Boiling 5 min, 0 sec

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11 tasting notes

This tea is really strong and very flavorful with teabags made from a nice cloth-like mesh material

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