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Tastes Like: buttered toast, brown bread, almond
Feels Like: morning in the library
Picture the dark wooden walls of a library lined with rows of books, like the iconic Long Room of Trinity College in Dublin. There is a seductive atmosphere that is both austere and comforting. The bready aroma of this tea is complemented by the unique nuttiness of caraway. This high grade black assam tea has a velvety mouthfeel and rich flavor. Hints of cocoa and sweet almond aromas enliven the mix, like the occasional contemporary novel whose glossy cover pops against the worn literary classics. A drop of milk tips the flavor towards a smooth creamy stout. Like sinking into a stately club chair to ponder the pages between your hands, this tea invites reflection. This makes a rich breakfast tea, and a great afternoon tea with shortbread or cherry scones.
Ingredients
organic GFBOP assam tea, organic cacao shell, organic caraway, natural flavor of almond (does not contain nuts)
Size
TasteMatch starting point
Black
The product’s leaf type points to black preparation. Start with the cited temperature and steep time, then adjust for the leaf.
Malty and brisk. Takes milk well.
Baseline: 2.5–3 g loose leaf per 200 mL water.
Recipe references: UK Tea Academy, ISO 3103
Herbal blends (tisanes) contain no Camellia sinensis, so most are caffeine-free. Always use freshly boiled water for herbal and fruit infusions — the UK Food Standards Agency advises it for food safety. Follow the producer's directions where they differ, and check with a doctor about herbs during pregnancy or with medications.
ISO 3103 is a standardized tasting method used for sensory evaluation and quality control. It's how professionals compare teas fairly, not necessarily the best-tasting cup.
Core recipes, tea classification and general brewing
Japanese specialty tea preparation
Herbal and fruit infusion preparation
Boiling-water guidance for herbal and fruit infusions
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Standardized sensory evaluation and quality control