 | "There's a woodiness/wineyness, with floral overtones, together with a bit of mouth-puckering astringency and a basic underlying strength of flavor."
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This is a tea from one of the better-known estates in Kenya. Kenyan teas are probably best known for their use in various blends, including some British breakfast teas. They are generally thought of as being rather strong-flavored, without the refinement of the best Indian/Sri Lanka/Chinese black teas. This is one of the better ones. To the eye, it includes some tips mixed in with the darker leaves, this in itself usually an indicator of higher quality. The taste proved to be an interesting combination of flavors: a woodiness/wineyness, with floral overtones, together with a bit of mouth-puckering astringency and a basic underlying strength of flavor. It is not so unlike some of the better Ceylon teas, but stronger. It is this strength of flavor (not really bitter per se, just STRONG) that may turn you off to this tea, but if you are looking for a coffee substitute this might be a good choice. I brewed this tea at a bit over four minutes, but brewed for a shorter time, I might find I like it better. Combined with milk, I didn’t personally find the mixture to be complimentary, as it is with a good Assam, for example. This is not a bad tea, but just one that doesn’t fit my personal preference.
— To purchase Tea Zone Kenya Milima Estate GFBOP, or for more specific information on ingredients or the story behind this particular blend, click here to go directly to the manufacturer's web site.
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