Taylors of Harrogate

My dad works for British Imports so I get this tea as well as PG Tips and Rich Tea biscuits. To me this tea is not as good as the PG Tips but still proof that inexpensive tea bags can be great quity tea. I enjoy this tea with organic vanilla creamer and the Rich Tea biscuits every other three mornings (I have a lot of morning type teas) and because of it I always greet the rest of the day with a smile.

Very strong and robust indeed. Too much so, I believe, to drink without milk or cream, and sweetener (as I now prefer to do). On its own, it can be harsh.

Nice tea for daily breakfast. Not for an fancy afternoon tea.

A malty, full-bodied brew, this tea is everything a good English tea is supposed to be! Taylors of Harrogate didn’t scrimp on the amount of tea in each tea bag, and the combination of Assam and African tea leaves is so expertly blended that the result is the best tasting bagged black tea I could hope for. It is strong (which I prefer) and rich and flavorful, transmitting the mind to a cozy British fireside or a cottage table after a hearty meal (I tend to feel like Lucy having tea with the Beavers in ‘The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe’ :) I have no complaints about this tea other than that it isn’t organic. It’s perfect for breakfast or the afternoon. Great for any season, this wonderful, steaming warm brown brew is especially nice in the winter. Enjoy!

Got this one from Aisling today when she let me choose something from her tea wallet. It was not very vanilla, but there were definite raspberry notes. I’d score this one higher if it wasn’t for the hibiscus that came out dominating on the second steep.

I hadn’t heard of this brand until this week when my wife got me some. I drink a lot of English Breakfast tea and I was pleasantly surprised…it has a great taste which I in some ways find more pleasant than the Twinings kind. Looking forward to many more cups of this tea.

OK, this tastes a bit more mellow than the Yorkshire “red”…and surprisingly makes a much better cup. I prefer my tea strong, but this was a nice change of pace.

A VERY good backup for my everyday tea PG Tips.

Probably the best mass produced bagged tea in Britain. The Yorkshire Tea brand has been around since the 70s and Taylors of Harrogate since the 19th century. This is a really smooth ‘English breakfast’ type tea that goes well with milk and sugar. Recently my old standby PG Tips changed their blend and now it has a slightly bitter taste. You will not find any bitterness with Yorkshire tea. Just a creamy, malty brew. This is now my everyday cuppa.

Yorkshire gold is Taylors’ premium blend and it is a bit ‘brighter’ but not as ‘malty’ as their flagship brew. YG tends to go bitter if over steeped too.

N.B. It’s pronounced York-sure. ;)

I bought this at the same local store which offers Taylor’s Earl Grey (Which I reviewed) and wanted to take the plunge and try this tea in earnest. Like their Earl Grey, I had heard many great things and looked forward to trying it. Wow! I’m impressed. Tasted wonderful with my bagels this morning….not quite up to PG Tips IMHO, but a decent substitute. If you love strong black tea you will love this!

This is a really good black tea. Rich and flavorful, best served with milk.

Where to begin? I have read so many good things about this tea and could not wait to sample it… plus finding it locally was very convenient. On opening the box doubt began to set in. There was no aroma of bergamot whatsoever, which lead me to think they might’ve made a mistake at the packing plant and put straight black tea in my box! As it started to brew I realized it was indeed Earl Grey because a faint hint of bergamot could be detected wafting out of the cup.

Added my usual splash of milk with two sugars and prepared to be amazed. I was not. It was indeed an Earl Grey, but more lemony and not as strong as I thought it would be. The tea color was a bit redder than Twinings brand (which has a stronger and better flavor) and the underlying taste of the tea was smokier than I anticipated…which isn’t a bad thing.

All and all, not a poor Earl Grey but not a great one either.

N.B. This review is for the bagged version.

Another holiday bargain I have yet to log. This tea helps me understand how the British Empire was instrumental in hooking the world on tea. There is power, restoration, vigor, and a sense time honored tradition in every cup of this tea. Did I mention it is bagged? ((gasp)) I have to remind myself that good things can come in bags…and usually at a better price. Right gmathis??? :) If you like an English Breakfast or Afternoon tea, this is a good one. I am about to make a second cup to enjoy with my grilled ham and cheddar on rye with some horseradish mustard. Bon A petite’ ya’ll.

My best friend brought this over when she came over to visit me from Britain. It’s absolutely my favorite tea, I love it with a touch of sugar and milk.

I was initially drawn to this tea because, being a big fan of Irish Breakfast tea, I was intrigued by the idea of a Scottish Breakfast Tea. I really enjoy this one and the bagged version has been in my breakfast rotation for the past few months. This tea is strong and malty but not quite as astringent as Irish Breakfast can be. I drink this straight and it really wakes me up! A couple of grocery stores relatively close to me have been stocking this lately, so it’s been easier to come by.

It’s not the holiday season without this spiced blend. I prefer this to other spiced teas because of it’s fragrant tanginess. Like others have said, it’s almost chai-like quality will keep you warm all winter long.

my favourite everyday tea.. I drink atleast 3-4 mugs of this a day.. dash of milk and honey

The aroma of this Earl Grey is very different than others I have tried. However, the tea is pleasing, but a little strong for an Earl Grey. I recommend steeping for about three and a half minutes only.

this is a very nice winter tea … light but warming. best made in a glass pot so you can also admire the pretty orange peel pieces and flowers.

I wasn’t very impressed with this tea. Much too mild for my taste, but it’s a good choice for lazy afternoons.

As a woman who finds it impossible to say no to anything or anybody, I often find myself pouring out tea and coffee, and handing round biscuits at various community events. Over the years (and I’m ashamed to say it IS years) that I have been cajoled into doing such things I have tasted many bland, insipid teas. I wasn’t moved in any way, when quite out the blue I found a box of Yorkshire Tea within the giant sized Tupperware that I carry from event to event. I spent a good 3 hours making tea before finally drawing breath long enough to taste this for myself. What a beauty! Plain, but comforting. Tea like granny used to make. I have only ever made this on a grand scale and usually use 3 bags, per extra large teapot, it is more than strong enough.
Try this; even outwith community gatherings. You won’t regret it.

This is by and far the nicest holiday spice tea I’ve ever had. If Christmas had a taste, this would be it!

I like strong teas in the morning and early afternoon. That’s my favorite time for Yorkshire Gold tea. This tea is definitely strong and malty, even with a short infusion. The liquor is a pleasant golden brown color when steeped in the 2-3 minute range.

The best bagged tea. Perfect after coming in from a cold day out.

A nice, balanced Earl Grey with excellent quality bergamot. I like this as a morning tea. I find that the bagged version is quite respectable, too.