Tea – Black
Can be used in combination with Tea – Indian and Tea – Chinese where appropriate.
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What Is “CTC Assam”?
All teas from the Assam region of India are not made alike. More correctly, they are not processed alike. They all grow in this wonderful region where the Brahmaputra River flows, but how they end up after that is like a tale of reaching a fork in the road and deciding which to take. The Continue reading
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Teas from Africa
Tea from Africa? You betcha. Africa is a pretty big place. No big surprise. It is, after all, a continent. But then, Australia is a continent, too, and considerably smaller, but don’t confuse me with facts. I’m on a roll here. First, I have to make clear that this article is about true “tea,” not Continue reading
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A Brief Guide to Black Tea
Ask a tea drinker in the United States, Great Britain or any one of a number of other countries in the West to picture a cup of tea and they’ll probably imagine that old tried and true of the tea drinking world – black tea. Yes, the times they are a’ changin’ and tea drinkers Continue reading
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The Good, The Bad, The Iced
We’re just about a month into summer now and it’s pretty much the peak of iced tea season. In the United States, iced tea still makes up the overwhelming majority of tea consumed. Of course, that’s with good reason, as you surely know if you’ve ever downed a glass or five on a sweltering day. Continue reading
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Tea Showdown — Eng. Breakfast Blend No. 1 vs. Scottish Breakfast
Not all breakfast teas are created equal. Some are pure Assam, with a malty allure that makes your senses of taste and smell go on high alert. Others are blends that can start with Assam and expand with the addition of Darjeeling, Keemun, or other black teas. They dance around on your tongue with happy Continue reading
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Review of Nonsuch Estate Nilgiri
Name: Nonsuch Estate Nilgiri Brand: English Tea Store Type: Black tea, Indian Form: Loose leaf Review: While many people are familiar with Assam and Darjeeling teas, teas from the Nilgiri region are less well-known. This is a shame because while some Nilgiris are profoundly uninteresting, good Nilgiris are not only quite tasty, but quite versatile. Continue reading
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Blackcurrant Black Tea
The Subject: Blackcurrant Black Tea from The English Tea Store. Rating: Water temperature: 212° F Steeping time: 5 minutes Tea type: Black Scents, flavorings, etc.: blackcurrant, other unspecified Aroma, dry: Bitter, weedy smell that’s familiar but can’t identify Aroma in the cup, plain: Bitter, weedy smell that’s familiar but can’t identify Taste, plain: Blackcurrant strong, Continue reading
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China Black
Black tea might not exactly be the Rodney Dangerfield (gets no respect) of the tea world but nowadays it seems that the other five varieties tend to get more attention. To review very briefly, there are generally thought to be five main types of tea in addition to black – green, oolong, white, yellow and Continue reading
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Review: Holiday Spice Black Tea
© 2010 A.C. Cargill photos and text – All rights reserved. No copying, posting on other sites, or other uses allowed without written permission of the copyright holder. The Subject: Holiday Spice Black Tea from The English Tea Store. Rating: Water temperature: 212° F Steeping time: 5 minutes Tea type: Black Scents, flavorings, etc.: Orange, Continue reading
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