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drank Big Red Sun by Harney & Sons
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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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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Science writer and a cat that learned to type.

I grew up in a tea-loving family, and tea has always been a part of daily life. I’m still astounded by the amount of tea and teaware back home every time I visit! While I’m most familiar with straight Chinese teas, I’m growing to explore and appreciate other types of tea, including blended and flavored ones. A good blend can reflect the thought and creativity that was put into making it, instead of being too sweet or busy in a way that gives the “genre” a bad rap.

Likes:
-most black teas (even lapsang)
-most oolongs, especially Fujian teas, baozhong and dancong
-houjicha
-straight white teas
-citrus
-almond/amaretto
-coconut
-vanilla

Variable (some are great, some not so):
-most green teas
-tie guan yin
-flavored white teas
-assam
-rooibos
-melon
-mint
-grape

Ratings:
90-100: definite repurchase if possible, recommended
80-90: enjoyed, possible repurchase
70-80: fair to good
60-70: fair with some shortcomings
50-60: there’s still a chance I’d take this if it were free
under 50: absolutely not

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Southern California

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