“Shame on me. This is a sample sip down and I see that I bought this sample three years ago. I can hardly believe it. My opinion holds. This is exactly what it says. I had a waffle with maple...” Read full tasting note
“Took this along for errands yesterday morning. I can’t drink it unadulterated—I added a splash of milk to soften the tannic astringency—and even with milk it’s a little rough at the end of the...” Read full tasting note
“Wow! This one took me by surprise! A wonderful tea with a hint of…grapefruit really isn’t it – the closest I can come to is that it tastes like a faint and pleasing flavor similar to St. Germain...” Read full tasting note
“Another ‘gift’ from Jacqueline. Thanks J! This sample is extra special to me! When I found out that HarSha meant Bliss in Hindu I smiled…that just happens to be part of my real name (as well as...” Read full tasting note
HarSha is a black tea blend Mike developed as a fulfilling breakfast tea. It is a blend of extraordinary broken tippy Assam to give body and depth, and muscatel Darjeeling Second Flush to add a little dark fruity flavor. HarSha is a Hindi word from India, meaning “bliss.” Mike thinks you will agree.
Details:
Mike Harney drinks Assam most mornings. However one day he grew bored and added some Darjeeling that was in the cabinet and thus this tea was born. He consulted with some Indian friends and settled upon the hindi word for “bliss” and named this delightful tea Harsha.
Dry Leaves:
Mostly dark brown leaves with smaller golden leaves.
Liquor:
Dark reddish-brown caramel.
Aroma:
The sweet dark honey notes are perfectly complemented by the dark fruity notes of the Darjeeling.
Caffeine Level:
Caffeinated
Body:
It is a medium bodied tea with the body of the Assam lightened by the Darjeeling.
Flavors:
Wonderful notes of light molasses blend perfectly with the dark fruit of stewed apricot and peaches.
Brewing Time:
4 to 5 minutes
Brewing Temp:
212° Fº
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