I tried. I really did. More/less tea, hotter/cooler water, longer/shorter steep times. Okay, so I didn’t try all 24 combinations of those variables — I had a sample pack after all — but I think by now I’m competent at making a good cup. Nevertheless, this tea turned out weak or bitter for me. On the weaker side, I thought it was a very nice weak tea, with hay notes. I hope others have better success with this one.
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What is it about Ceylon teas? I tried this one recently and was completely underwhelmed, which is the same reaction I’ve had to every other Ceylon tea I’ve tried. Am I missing something or are their teas just not very exciting? Well, there are lots of other teas in the world. I don’t feel obliged to spend time on these.
I see from your profile that you like strong black teas, so Ceylons might indeed be flying under your radar. I would try them again sometime after a stretch of hot weather when all you want are green or white teas, chilled even. When the weather cools down a bit, you’ll find one slightly drizzly morning that you’d like a good cup of milky tea, and a Ceylon should taste just right.
What is it about Ceylon teas? I tried this one recently and was completely underwhelmed, which is the same reaction I’ve had to every other Ceylon tea I’ve tried. Am I missing something or are their teas just not very exciting? Well, there are lots of other teas in the world. I don’t feel obliged to spend time on these.
I see from your profile that you like strong black teas, so Ceylons might indeed be flying under your radar. I would try them again sometime after a stretch of hot weather when all you want are green or white teas, chilled even. When the weather cools down a bit, you’ll find one slightly drizzly morning that you’d like a good cup of milky tea, and a Ceylon should taste just right.