“At the suggestion of Steepster user Derk, I’ve brewed this Georgia 1847 Classic Black tea with a spiking of Spanish saffron threads from a reputable supplier. Derk reported that she used “a few”...” Read full tasting note
“I’m not sure what I was expecting with this one (hasn’t read prior reviews), but it seemed stuck halfway between Keemun and English Breakfast without quite accomplishing either; neither fish nor...” Read full tasting note
“Backlog. Looks and smells like a typical English breakfast tea. Malty with a pine/eucalyptus aroma. Steeped a scant 1g grandpa style in a 215ml glass. My initial impression wasn’t so great. ...” Read full tasting note
“A few crushed threads of saffron complement this black tea beautifully! The combination gets my engine revving <3 Great following a spicy lunch.” Read full tasting note
Classic black tea comes from Guria region which is a seaside province of west Georgia. Tea is plucked only by hand from organic plantations. This tea is perfect everyday breakfast drink, technology although is modern orthodox, this tea will remind you old Georgian tea from soviet era, which was called Georgian “Extra” that was one of the highest quality grades in soviet union. It has nostalgic aroma yet with more intense astrigency and flavour.
3g/250 mL
95° C
3-5 minutes
Place of Origin
Guria Region, GeorgiaAltitude
100-150mTasting notes
Well balanced astrigency with honey and flowery notesCompany description not available.