My review of this will not be that great because I’m stuffy and sleepy and doing my best to ignore the fact that there is still white stuff all over the ground outside. Thankfully not the 10 inches from yesterday, but still.
This is a very nice tea. I can taste the Darjeeling but it is mellowed out by the Assam so it isn’t full on Darjeeling with the sometimes sharp edges. The Assam doesn’t taste overly powerful (perhaps due to the short steep time) which makes this a solid but not overpowering tea, very nice for relaxing. Not very cardboard-y or bake-y or very bright, this is a nice, down to earth tea that is definitely good for afternoon. It’s not stout or aggressive enough to be a good morning tea but I’m not holding that against it since it isn’t supposed to be.
The tea doesn’t overly wow me just because it is nice, gentle and mellow. But it’s got a very pretty taste that makes it very easy and nice to drink. I don’t necessarily find afternoon type teas all that memorable but this one might be the exception. I think it I were a big fan of afternoon teas, this one would need a place in my pantry.
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This inspires me to make this the next tin I open up. I have a small tin of this that I have yet to try.
I think this isn’t a kind of tea that’s supposed to wow you, all things considered. ;)
Agreed, this is a great afternoon tea. I’m hesitant about darjeeling, but this makes the cut.
fcmonroe, Hopefully you’ll like it – it’s quite tasty!
Jillian, I’m pretty sure you’re right! For a mild afternoon tea, this is something that’s really quite pretty.
Ricky, agreed. Sometimes Darjeelings (especially not good ones) can add icky bitterness. This one just gets the prettiness so I’m a fan!
Very well said, and I like your comments on the nuances of Darjeeling and Assam.
This inspires me to make this the next tin I open up. I have a small tin of this that I have yet to try.
I think this isn’t a kind of tea that’s supposed to wow you, all things considered. ;)
Agreed, this is a great afternoon tea. I’m hesitant about darjeeling, but this makes the cut.
fcmonroe, Hopefully you’ll like it – it’s quite tasty!
Jillian, I’m pretty sure you’re right! For a mild afternoon tea, this is something that’s really quite pretty.
Ricky, agreed. Sometimes Darjeelings (especially not good ones) can add icky bitterness. This one just gets the prettiness so I’m a fan!
Very well said, and I like your comments on the nuances of Darjeeling and Assam.