A couple of days ago, we had a visit from one of our website customers. This is always fun - putting a name to the face. To ensure she completely won us over, she came bearing gifts -a box of yummy home-made lemon cookies! Not necessary but so appreciated. We had a grand time over tea (Makaibari Silver Tips, Jade Oolong, Cotton Candy...among others) and sandwiches - (Egg Souchong, Mediterranean, Tarry Chicken). She asked if we would ever consider opening a tea room where she lives. We replied without hesitation, that if she would run it, we would! Kristine, come back and see us again soon. (From left to right, Kim, Kristine, Anupa).
Throughout the week, I rotate through different varieties of black tea. This bold, malty breakfast tea is one of my favorites and always on my rotation list! A perfect kick-start to the day or an afternoon pick-me-up.
I know that first flush tea is highly esteemed for its elegant, delicate flavor but I like my teas a little stronger. This second flush Makaibari still has the distinctive fragrant, floral character of Darjeeling, but with bolder flavor for a great morning wake-me-up!
This is easily our best-selling Makaibari and, like you, the majority of our customers prefer the 2nd flush. It also holds up better through the year compared to the 1st flush. Glad you found your morning Darjeeling!