Cosmopolitan

Blender’s Notes Cosmopolitan:

A wonderful combination of black teas from Sri Lanka, China, Africa and India.  Sri Lanka Black Teas are renowned for its rich flavor and health benefits.  This is characterized by the different tea growing regions.  Sri Lankan teas offer Pekoe – Orange Pekoe & Orage Pekoe which are all know to be robust and full bodied.  Keemun tea, also known as Qimen tea, is a premium variety of Chinese black tea hailing from the Anhui province. This tea is renowned for its unique and complex flavor profile, making it a favorite among tea connoisseurs around the world. First produced in the late 19th century, it quickly became popular in the West and is still used for a number of classic blends.  It is a light tea with characteristic stone fruit and slightly smoky notes in the aroma and a gentle, malty, non-astringent taste reminiscent of unsweetened cocoa. Keemun is said to have floral aromas and wooden notes but can be long soaked for tons of flavor.  Among the many varieties of Keemun perhaps the most well-known is Keemun Mao Feng (祁門毛峰). Harvested earlier than others, and containing leaflets of two leaves and a bud, it is lighter and sweeter than other Keemun teas which is the variety we carry. Kenyan Black Tea is known for its bright and brisk flavor, often described as strong and bold. It is well suited for Breakfast teas and pairs excellently with milk or sweetener and is a crowd favorite. Finally, we included a black tea named after Assam, India.  Assam tea is now mostly grown at or near sea level and is known for its full body, briskness, malty flavour, and strong, bright colour. Assam teas, or blends containing Assam tea, are often sold as “breakfast” teas.  The state of Assam is the world’s largest tea-growing region by production, lying on either side of the Brahmaputra River, and bordering Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar and very close to China. The tea plant is grown in the lowlands of Assam, unlike Darjeelings and Nilgiris, which are grown in the highlands. It is cultivated in the valley of the Brahmaputra River, an area of clay soil rich in the nutrients of the floodplain. The climate varies between a cool, arid winter and a hot, humid rainy season—conditions ideal for growing tea. Because of its long growing season and generous rainfall, Assam is one of the most prolific tea-producing regions in the world. 

This combination of teas gives a full and hearty taste in the cup. Black tea can be steeped for a short amount of time or longer to bring out its astringency.  Entirely up to you. This combination of black teas gives the blend such a full and satisfying taste.  This would be a step up from English Breakfast!

Features Cosmopolitan:

• Leaves can be infused twice (Double the tea for same price!)
• Robust Blend making a nice colour and strong flavor
• Rich and Full Bodied ~ Can be Long Steeped for Astringency
• Dark Dark Colour Cup of Tea
• Full of natural antioxidants and Flavor ~ Energy Producer
• Sample Size ~ 1 oz will make 8-10 16 oz teas
• Sealed Bag ~ 4 oz will make 32-40 16 oz teas
• Iced Tea ~ Always Double the amount of Tea for the same size cup!
• Per Serving ~ 1 tsp per 6 oz of H2O
• Caffeine: Medium

Ingredients:     Organic: A Traditional Blend of premium high-quality ~ Rich & Robust Sri Lankan Ceylon, Light Black Tea with characteristics of stone fruit and slightly smoky notes from China called Keemun, Bright and Brisk Black Tea from Kenyan and a full body, briskness, malty flavour, and strong, bright colour from India called Assam – Blended to Perfection

Alternatively, try our Irish Breakfast OR English Breakfast.

Great reasons why black tea is healthy and a great beverage option.  https://www.thespruceeats.com/black-tea-benefits-765048