Hello Steepster! I hope everyone had a lovely holiday with their families and friends. I must say, it’s nice to be back in my own house and just lazing about, watching TV with the boyfriend. This is the first tea I’ve had in a few days, since I didn’t want to be bothered with taking some along to our relatives’ place. This was the only straight tea blend that I chose for my 5-tea sampler pack from Tippy’s. It’s a blend of Assam, Ceylon, Darjeeling, and Keemun teas.
I must say, this is quite a tasty little blend. I can definitely taste the Assam, it adds that bit of intensity and plenty of malt, though overall the tea is very smooth and mellow. There’s a strong bready note, I’m not sure whether that’s from the Ceylon or the Keemun (I don’t have much experience with Ceylon teas). I don’t really taste the Darjeeling, which makes me think perhaps it’s a second or Autumn flush, especially since I didn’t see the telltale Darjeeling color scheme in the dry tea (purples and/or greens). Overall, it’s very good for a mellower black tea blend, making the name quite appropriate.
Flavors: Bread, Honey, Malt, Smooth
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Are you over your cold?
Yep, the Darjeeling used is a 2nd flush, good call! It’s just a nice, light afternoon tea. The breadyness is from the ceylon, the keemun gives it a slight malt/cocoa taste.
I’m very glad that you enjoyed this tea, hopefully you enjoy the other four that we sent!
Welcome back :)
Are you over your cold?
Yep, the Darjeeling used is a 2nd flush, good call! It’s just a nice, light afternoon tea. The breadyness is from the ceylon, the keemun gives it a slight malt/cocoa taste.
I’m very glad that you enjoyed this tea, hopefully you enjoy the other four that we sent!
Welcome back :)