Royal Black, classic black tea from the Himalayas
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Royal Black, classic black tea from the Himalayas
$ 23.40
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An Easy and Versatile Fine Tea
Royal Black is one of those teas that is good as is even when strongly brewed, and fantastic with added milk, or honey and lemon for that matter. It holds its finesse in the casual handling of daily use. The deeper oxidation and baking executed onto these selectively slightly larger size young leaves give the tea a sweeter, fruitier and more straightforward taste profile that makes it a comforting sip.
Handpicked in Spring from the slope of the Himalayas in Dhankuta, Nepal, and processed with the mastery of traditional black tea, this certified organic product distinguishes itself from most other organic teas available out there with a classic black tea taste that is rare in those other products.
Net weight: 50 g (1.8 oz) in Kraft-alu pack
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Nose: Refreshing, earthy aroma with nectar overtone. Accents of apple and tints of dried lychee and lemon. Palate: Warm, malty, lively and round body with floral undertones. Accents of honey accentuated with citrus peel. Finish: Sweet tingled with touches of raw apple peel bitterness. Refreshing.
Infusion tips
This is a very easy tea to handle. Great with standard 5 min infusion at 2g per 100ml water at near boiling, but if you want to make a stronger cup for adding milk to it, here is a post about it: Making Milk Tea with Royal Black
To make a good cup of milk tea, the first thing to do is to pick a good tea.
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