Taylors of Harrogate Loose Leaf Tea 1kg (Pure Assam)

Excellent coarse-cut Assam tea. Some have complained more tea than usual is required, but coarse-cut tea doesn't pack as well as finely cut tea, so this is normal. I typically brew three heaped teaspoons in an average (1 litre) teapot, and wait for the leaves to fully soak and sink. Others have complained that it takes too long to brew, but seriously if you are civilised enough to be drinking specific regional teas rather than a typical UK blended tea, you'd already be aware of that. Being coarse-cut, you can get away with using a cafetiere to brew it in, but a proper china teapot, especially with a tea-cosy if you'll be coming back later for more, is ideal. Taste is strong, colour is red to dark brown, malty/vanilla hit without a bitter aftertaste. Best kept in an air-tight container (or split amongst several, because 1kg is rather a lot of tea).

Good price, quality tea

Delivered quickly and a good price. The tea is delicious, a good strong cuppa!

I'm an Assam tea drinker and was looking for a better/more cost effective tea than the usual tea bags. These loose leaves make a nice enough cup of tea. It's not the strongest I've had and it does require quite a bit of brewing time to get it about right. Flavourwise, it's pretty good and I've no complaints about that. On the whole, it's quite good tea at a reasonable price.

Despite initial thoughts of it being a little too bitter, I bought another pack, and I'm enjoying the experience of real tea!, lovely cuppas every time.

Excellent tea and arrives quickly

Very good product, packed correctly, good flavour and colour,

The tea arrived promptly and well packaged, and exactly as described. Taylor's Earl Grey is one of the more reliable teas, and I am very pleased with my purchase.

Très bon thé, très parfumé mais pas trop fort. Cette marque est excellente. Je la recommande.

For me, it's the best Earl grey loose leaf

Love this tea! Really wish it came in a clip seal bag :(

È un tè davvero eccellente praticamente perfetto in qualsiasi momento della giornata

The thing about Earl Grey teas is they are often too much of a good thing. Taylors of Harrogate, mindful of the risk that lading on the perfume can otherwise ruin the tea flavor of the tea leaves brings a light touch to their Earl Grey blend that makes this tea about perfect if perfumed tea is what one seeks. What results is a tea that can be mistaken for nothing other than Earl Grey but that comes with all of the flavours one expects from a loose leaf tea which does not leave a cloying chemical aftertaste that might otherwise taste like drinking perfume. Highly Recommended.