Using a blend of teas from all over Asia, it creates a complex blend of sweet, floral and malty notes. The mixture of the delicate addition of blackcurrant softens with otherwise slightly astringent blend, to a sweet, well rounded tea that would compliment Afternoon Tea or Cream Teas on a warm summers day.
Type of Tea- Loose blend of Black and Green Orthodox Tea.
Origin- Assam and Nilgiri, India, Zhejiang Province, China and Nuwara Eliya, Dimbula and Uva, Ceylon.
Ingredents- Black Teas from India and Ceylon, Green Tea from China, Natural flavouring, Cornflowers and Safflowers.
Altitude- This tea ranges from 500-8500 feet above sea level.
Leaf Grade- Orange Pekoe Gunpowder.
Harvest- Mid Season 2015.
Useful Information
Brewing Guide- using boiling water, brew for 3-5 minutes depending on taste.
How to Serve- this tea is best served black to enjoy the deep ripe blackcurrant notes.
Tasting Notes- A fresh citrus bouquet with deep ripe blackcurrant overtones.
Colour in Cup- A deep copper liquor.
Pack sizes available-50g, 125g, 250g, 500g, 1 Kilo. (We pack everything fresh to order, nothing is off the shelf!). We pack all our teas in a unique material which combines card and foil, regarded as the best for retaining freshness and quality.
Storage- in an airtight container away from strong smells.
Health Benefits- Black tea contains an amino acid called Theanine, which has been found to have psychoactive effects on the brain and is linked to the relaxed feeling when drinking tea. It is also responsible for the earth, ‘wet stone’ taste of many teas.
Advice on tea you might like- Signature Tea or Napoleon Tea