Prime Minister Modi of India has been serving and giving Makaibari tea to his guests, including President Obama. Tea is back in vogue in Calcutta - now known as Kolkata - as young people and the media re-discover its variety and multitude of health benefits. Recently, The Telegraph carried this delightful article capturing the various nuances of this new-found passion. Makaibari is mentioned as central to this phenomenon. You don't need to travel far to enjoy Makaibari - we are their official partners here in the U.S. and carry all their grades - Black, Green, Oolong, Silver Tips. Welcome to the tea party!
I got this as a sample when I ordered my two long time favorites from Silvertips (Keemun Hao Ya (absolute #1) and Dion Black). It's been a long time since I was so impressed by a tea as I was with this sample. I immediately ordered a large bag. It's a wonderful version of English Breakfast that stands up well to milk and sugar (my preferred way to have it) and no bad aftertaste. Solid choice!
So glad you found a new favorite, Nina! Thanks for your review.