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“Tea, or should I say, teas of the morning….. I decided to do a side by side of Malachi McCormick and Supreme Breakfast. I do like them both, but am trying to decide which one to keep around. I do...” Read full tasting note
“Ahhhhhhhhh! The perfect cup for this crazy morning! A morning I would rather NOT repeat! I think this just may be the most refreshing BLACK Tea I have ever had! YUM!” Read full tasting note
“We haven’t had this one in quite a while. The tin is getting low, but I don’t think I will be ordering this one again. It is, as it says, a decent cup of tea, but it doesn’t ring bells for me. ...” Read full tasting note
“This smells awesome in the sample packet. It has that planty, earthy smell I get from good Assams with something else as well. It’s not really chocolate, not really vanilla, but it might be a...” Read full tasting note
We created Malachi McCormick a black tea blend of Assam and Keemun to honor its namesake, an Irish author and small-press publisher. Though his handmade book “A Decent Cup of Tea” is diminutive, Malachi McCormick’s words speak volumes concerning the difficulty of finding well-prepared tea in hotels. “Malachi,” as this tea has come to be known among its many fans, has long since become a favorite morning or afternoon cup. The 8 oz and the 4 oz loose tea tins still feature their original hand-drawn label design.
Details:
In the 1980’s John Harney was at the barricades of the tea revolution. When Malachi McCormick hand published (on his tiny press) A Decent Cup of Tea, John fell in with this fellow traveler. Together they did a few tea projects; one was this tea. It has been described as ‘a pure and simple tea that is unpretentious and affordable.’
Dry Leaves:
Simple black tea leaves.
Liquor:
Dark brown.
Aroma:
Since this is a blend of simple teas the aroma is muted malt and suggestive of cocoa.
Caffeine Level:
Caffeinated
Body:
This British Legacy Tea has a strong, simple body.
Flavors:
The unpretenious flavors of muted dark honey and unsweetened cocoa. It is perfectly suited for milk (and more than a splash) and sugar.
Brewing Time:
4 to 5 minutes
Brewing Temp:
212° Fº
www.harney.com
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.
This is a very dark brew with an odd aroma I can’t quite place. The flavor is straight-forward and quite good. I can taste the Assam and the Keemun. This is a full-bodied blend and goes well with cream and sugar. For folks who just want a decent cup of tea, this one is perfect.
