Second flush Makaibari Estate Darjeeling is a fresh, crisp brew with a clean finish. It's more robust than first flush, but still aromatic with citrus notes. For me it teeters between first flush, where I would never use milk, and a more traditional Assam, where I would. Comparing first flush and second, I do think first flush is perhaps a more unique and special tea, but maybe something I'll buy seasonally. The delight of that first cup of first flush feels like spring in a teacup. Second flush is a bit more ordinary, but also a superb tea. You can't go wrong with either.
Panda Blend
The best of China black teas, rich with a slight dry finish. Sure to please. A combination of Organic Keemun and Organic Yunnan with gold tips. Good by itself or with milk. Robust and rich with a slight undertone of the well-known Keemun toastiness. A house favorite.
Panda Blend is what comes to mind when I think of the perfect cup of tea! I have at least a cup or two a day, and it's my first choice for hosting tea parties. It's rich, sweet, and just strong and smoky enough to satisfy my Lapsang-loving soul without scaring away visitors. I like it equally plain, or with milk and a bit of sugar. I keep trying other teas, but I've found nothing to surpass Panda Blend as my favorite since I discovered it at my local Silver Tips -- unfortunately closed now, so I'll keep ordering by the brick to keep my favorite staple in stock for myself and my friends, who have come to expect "that awesome panda tea" when they come to visit. Delicious!
This is my most frequent tea in the morning. I like it with milk and some sweetening. It starts my day on a good note.
Steeping Instructions
Use 1 generous tsp. leaf per 8 oz. cup.
Pour boiling water over leaves.
Steep 4-5 mins.
Milk may be added.
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from 291 reviewsThis is my pick me up in the afternoon .
One of my favorite teas
This is the tea my coffee-loving partner drinks every afternoon... after years of making fun of me for drinking tea. It's a liquid treat in a cup.
I mainly drink unflavored green tea, but this black tea is light but with a deep flavor. I don't know how else to say it, but I love it.
One of the most aromatic, delicate and sweet blends. There hasn’t yet been anyone among my friends who has tasted this tea at my place and have not asked for it during the next visit.
First tea of the day -- absolutely lovely
having drank lots of earl grey over many years, this is my favorite. if you love bergamot flavor, definitely give this a try.
When I want a flavorful tea to pick me up in the morning or from my afternoon slump English Breakfast tea is my go to tea, strong with a dash of milk.
When I long for chocolate then drinking this chai is a great substitute.
Delicious, bright and fresh taste. Reminds me of tea I drank with my mother.
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!
Lovely, pale brew. Have enjoyed multiple steeps.
My go-to daily morning green tea.
Delicious, smooth cup. Good any time of day.
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