Tea – Blends
A blend of straight teas such as Ceylons from various gardens or Irish Breakfast tea made from a blend of Assams. Not to be confused with flavored teas such as jasmine, spiced chais, etc.
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The Art of Tea: French Blend
The reputations the French have for their fashionable style, their epicurean sense of taste and their valued appreciation for art and beauty, are all present here in this blend, aptly named French Blend. Inspired by my recent trip to Paris, and still reveling in all things French, I was thrilled to discover that the English… Continue reading
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Devine Devonshire Tea
Did you know that they grow tea in Devon County in Britain? No, not really. But there is a tea company there that bags and sells a tea which is just starting to make a splash (pun intended) here in the U.S. If you’re a Twitterhead like me, you already know that. You also know… Continue reading
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Stash’s Fusion Green and White Tea and Jay Lake’s “Escapement”
Stash’s Fusion tea of a green and white blend is, at first glance, a tea of familiar elements. And yet their combination masterfully creates an entirely new flavor experience, unique unto itself. It is the taste expression of Jay Lake’s novel “Escapement”; a story of familiar elements masterfully combined—fused—into an entirely new world. In “Escapement”,… Continue reading
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Types of Breakfast Tea
Breakfast may or may not be the most important meal of the day but it’s safe to say that for countless people around the world the breakfast time pick-me-up is the most important drink of the day. If you live in the United States, for example, your morning beverage of choice is likely to be… Continue reading
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Single-Estate vs. Blended Teas
What makes a tea desirable? It’s a tricky question and a proper answer could probably fill a volume or three. But when it comes to flavor profiles there are essentially two different mindsets. Many tea drinkers tend to stick with one or a few teas, drinking them on a regular basis and demanding a flavor… Continue reading
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Great Assam Breakfast Blends
Assam is truly a “stealth tea,” one that is often not in the forefront but definitely tasted as part of a blend, sort of like a bass violin that you hear almost subliminally. Many breakfast blends start with Assam, then build up from that malty taste to give you a rich symphony of flavor with… Continue reading
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Some Assam Tea Types
One of the basic teas in most black tea blends is Assam tea. It’s sort of a “stealth tea,” mixing in with Keemun and other black teas but always making its presence known with its distinctive flavor. You can buy Assam tea on its own, too. There is a wider variety of Assam types than… Continue reading
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Review — Scottish Breakfast Tea
The Subject: Scottish Breakfast Tea from The English Tea Store. Water temperature: 212° F Steeping time: 5 minutes Tea type: Black blend Scents, flavorings, etc.: Nothing added Aroma, dry: Earthy, planty, good basic black tea smell Aroma in the cup, plain: Full-bodied, expected yet distinct from other Breakfast Blends Taste, plain: Full-bodied, flavorful, slightly bitter,… Continue reading
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French Blend Tea and “Magic Kingdom for Sale- Sold”
The English Tea Store’s French Blend tea is a romantic mixture of mystery, depth, and fragrant petals. It hints at royalty, but drinks smooth and easy. It’s a journey from the familiar into the magical, as the first nip of malt touches the tongue, and then fades into perfume. It’s the ideal complement to Magic… Continue reading
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Yorkshire Gold by Taylors of Harrogate
Name: Yorkshire Gold Brand: Taylors of Harrogate Type: Black tea, blend Form: Paper tea bags Review: When friends from the UK visited last Fall, they brought a box of Yorkshire Gold tea with them. I was suspicious, but not wishing to be impolite, I accepted a cup of “Yorkshire tea” made with milk and sugar.… Continue reading
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