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“This sounded interesting based on the description, but I’m mostly just tasting the Assam. There’s a hint of gunpowder I think, but the strong and malty Assam dominates. It’s not unpleasant, with...” Read full tasting note
Surprisingly robust for a green-black blend, with malty black teas, roasted oolongs, and smoky gunpowder, for an intriguing cup that tastes a bit like whole-grain toast.
Originally blended: 2023
Conceived alongside Poet’s Blend, Bard’s Blend is a toasty, medium-bodied green-black blend. This tea blends nutty, peppery Chinese black teas with bold and malty Assam. What makes it truly special is the addition of traditionally roasted oolong teas, adding a tantalizing, comforting aroma and robust taste. Paired with lighter, buttery oolongs, and the addition of faintly smoky gunpowder green tea makes for a complex, flavourful tea.
Tasting Notes: Initial sip of gentle roast, melting into toasted grains and malt. These linger with savoury notes of vegetable broth, and a light buttery mouthfeel. The finish is brisk but smooth, with a prevailing roasted note amongst the flavours of broth, barley, toasted grains and butter. The result is a tea that is easily best described as buttered toast.
Ingredients: Black tea (Ceylon, Keemun, Assam, Yunnan), roasted oolong tea, gunpowder green tea.
Since 1894, Murchie’s has been importing and blending the finest quality teas from select gardens around the world. As the decades have passed, the art of tea blending and tradition of excellence are handed down along with the old recipes. Today, Murchie’s offers traditional products and classic blends while also developing new combinations for a new generation of tea drinkers. We are proud to provide blends for events and occasions, from local landmarks to national observations and royal milestones.
This sounded interesting based on the description, but I’m mostly just tasting the Assam. There’s a hint of gunpowder I think, but the strong and malty Assam dominates. It’s not unpleasant, with dark caramelized brown sugar and raisin notes, but I guess I was expecting something more nuanced or complex? They claim it tastes like whole grain toast, but not really getting that at all.
Oh well, we’ll see if my opinion changes over the course of the 2-ounce bag!
Flavors: Brown Sugar, Caramelized Sugar, Malty, Mineral, Raisins
And here I was hoping for a review in iambic pentameter. Or at least some decent rhyming! I like Assam-forward teas, but they should at least buoy the mood! ;-)
the moodShall I compare thee to a plain Assam?
Thou art lovely, but not complicated…
(Sorry, couldn’t resist :)
Hahahahahaha, thanks, gmathis!
Go fish in the discussion archives…years ago, there was a limerick competition that had some pretty fun results.