I have a confession. At first sniff I was LOST in this Xian Luo Black Tea from Kent & Sussex Tea and Coffee Co. The natural aroma was so fragrant, a little spicy, and a little malty. The trio of smells made it an unforgettable smelling tea!
The taste of Xian Luo Black Tea from Kent & Sussex Tea and Coffee Co. was just as impressive! Xian Luo Black Tea from Kent & Sussex Tea and Coffee Co. is a medium strength black tea that was fairly malty in the mouth. The malt was on the sweeter side and NOT astringent or brash. It took me a while but I finally figured out the mysterious nod I kept picking up on and it was subtle chocolate notes but it was a very zoned-in type of chocolaty taste I was tasting. My taste-buds say it was more of a cocoa powder type chocolate taste and on the sweeter side.
Xian Luo Black Tea from Kent & Sussex Tea and Coffee Co. was capable of at least 2 solid infusions. I LOVE that in a black tea since it’s somewhat rare. This tea also finishes pretty smooth and it’s lovely. Another thing I noticed was this Xian Luo Black Tea from Kent & Sussex Tea and Coffee Co.’s natural malty flavor seemed to magnify as it cools naturally at room temperature.
As if you could already tell I’m a HUGE fan of Xian Luo Black Tea from Kent & Sussex Tea and Coffee Co.
Here’s the scoop!
Leaf Type: Black Tea
Where to Buy: Kent & Sussex Tea and Coffee Co.
Description
Xian Luo Black Tea is from the Chinese province of Anhui. Xian Luo means Silky and Fragrant. The lovely dark loose leaves are slightly curled in manufacture and produce a very pleasant dark red liquor with sweet notes and a spicy aroma.
Brew with boiling water and infuse for 1 to 4 minutes.
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Christmas Black Tea from Kent & Sussex Tea & Coffee Co.
Christmas Black Tea from Kent & Sussex Tea & Coffee Co is another impressive flavored black tea offering in their online shop! Thus far – I have enjoy EVERY SINGLE tea I have tried from Kent & Sussex and my enjoyment continued with this holiday tea!
The ingredients in Christmas Black Tea from Kent & Sussex Tea & Coffee Co include Black Tea, Almond, Cinnamon, Cloves and Orange. I also like the set-up of description and ingredients on their online shop of each tea because it SHOWS each ingredient, visually, and I’m a very VISUAL Person so I do appreciate this presentation of ingredients on their website!
The black tea base – itself – was a mellower-medium strength black but it could be because of the juicy orange and perfectly-done spices that worked in harmony with this flavored tea. Christmas Black Tea from Kent & Sussex Tea & Coffee Co was citrusy, spicy, nutty, and totally holiday-esque! Another YUMMY-Thumby-UP for Kent & Sussex! A true gift!
Here’s the scoop!
Leaf Type: Black Tea
Where to Buy: Kent & Sussex Tea & Coffee Co.
Description
Christmas Black Tea is a wonderful seasonal blend of Black China Teas with the scents and flavours of Christmas time. Delicately scented with sweet orange cinnamon and a touch of clove.
Brewing instructions: Brew with boiling water and infuse for 3 to 5 minutes to release a spicy aroma and tangy flavour. Have a sip close your eyes and you might hear the Reindeer’s and the Sleigh Bell’s!
Christmas Black Tea.
Contains Allergen: Nuts – almonds
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Santa Berry Tea from Kent & Sussex Tea & Coffee Co.
Now THIS is a fruit flavored black tea I can get behind! Oh! Maybe that is because it doesn’t have hibiscus in it! Santa Berry Tea from Kent & Sussex Tea & Coffee Co, that is!
Santa Berry Tea from Kent & Sussex Tea & Coffee Co smells like fruity candy straight out of the bag! I think it is the fruity combo of orange, cranberry, strawberry, and raspberry. It’s truly a delight!
Once infused the cranberry is the more intense of the fruit to awaken the nose and tongue! The cardamom provides a hint of spice which is nice. The strawberry and raspberry seem to fuse together and that glorious orange peel MUST be from that same orange the company uses in their Orange Cookie Black Tea that I am a bit obsessed with lately! Santa Berry Tea from Kent & Sussex Tea & Coffee Co is really something special! Of course, I am partial because it doesn’t contain hibiscus! That in itself deserves two thumbs up! But I’m genuinely stoked about the flavor of this tea! It’s great!
Here’s the scoop!
Leaf Type: Black
Where to Buy: The Kent & Sussex Tea & Coffee Co.
Description
Santa Berry- Cranberry and Raspberry Black Tea
This Black tea is mixed with sweet strawberries, raspberries and tangy cranberries for a tea that feels like it should be served with a scoop of ice cream and a cup of egg nog! Slightly spiced notes from the cardamom seeds and a creamy texture from the toasted almonds.
Type of Tea– Flavoured Blended Black Tea
Ingredients– Blended black tea, orange peel, almonds, dried cranberry pieces, cardamom pods, freeze dried strawberry pieces and raspberry pieces.
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Garden of England Afternoon Tea from Kent & Sussex Tea & Coffee Co #VeganMoFo2016
Dream Holiday Destination is the topic for Vegan MoFo today. Wouldn’t it be a dream to have high tea in a garden in England with all the accessories, hats, and gorgeous tea settings? Sounds pretty dreamy to me! So Garden of England Afternoon Tea is the perfect fit for today’s post.
Garden of England Afternoon Tea from Kent & Sussex Tea & Coffee Co is that tea of the moment here at The Sororitea Sisters!
This tea is made up of Loose blend of Black and Green Orthodox Tea as the blended base. The origins of the teas found in this base are Assam and Nilgiri, India, Zhejiang Province, China and Nuwara Eliya, Dimbula and Uva, Ceylon. And more specifically Black Teas from India and Ceylon, Green Tea from China, Natural flavouring, Cornflowers and Safflowers. Garden of England Afternoon Tea from Kent & Sussex Tea & Coffee Co is worldly, aromatic, and tasty!
Garden of England Afternoon Tea from Kent & Sussex Tea & Coffee Co is fruity, floral, and earthy. There are hints in both taste and smell of Black Currants. The aftertaste is more floral than the front of the sip and it lingers nicely. This also stands up to a 2nd infusion well. The black and green tea ratios work hand in hand with each other and neither is too overpowering. Nor is the flavorings overpowering the blended black and green tea base. Tempting and tasty – Garden of England Afternoon Tea from Kent & Sussex Tea & Coffee Co – is a goody!
Here’s the scoop!
Leaf Type: Green/Black Tea
Where to Buy: Kent & Sussex Tea & Coffee Co
Description
Using a blend of teas from all over Asia, it creates a complex blend of sweet, floral and malty notes. The mixture of the delicate addition of blackcurrant softens with otherwise slightly astringent blend, to a sweet, well rounded tea that would compliment Afternoon Tea or Cream Teas on a warm summers day.
Type of Tea– Loose blend of Black and Green Orthodox Tea.
Origin– Assam and Nilgiri, India, Zhejiang Province, China and Nuwara Eliya, Dimbula and Uva, Ceylon.
Ingredients– Black Teas from India and Ceylon, Green Tea from China, Natural flavouring, Cornflowers and Safflowers
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Orange Cookies Tea from Kent & Sussex Tea & Coffee Co
Orange Cookies Tea from Kent & Sussex Tea & Coffee Co. you are one of my new favorite flavored black teas!
My first impressions of Orange Cookies Tea from Kent & Sussex Tea & Coffee Co. was the potent spices! It wasn’t QUITE Chai spices but on the verge. I think it was missing a few traditional chai flavors to actually consider it to be a chai. More importantly I was completely blown away but the luscious, juicy, tangy orange in Orange Cookies Tea from Kent & Sussex Tea & Coffee Co., too! The orange was the most honest and REAL tasting orange I have sipped on in a long time!
Orange Cookies Tea from Kent & Sussex Tea & Coffee Co. also featured black tea, apple, cinnamon, coriander, cardamom, cloves, and pink pepper. The spices that were used were excellent and fitting for the name of the tea. Much like a holiday cookie – that is for sure! The apple wasn’t prominent but I could taste where it played a part. I wouldn’t change ANYTHING about this tea. Orange Cookies Tea from Kent & Sussex Tea & Coffee Co. was absolutely YUMMY!
Here’s the scoop!
Leaf Type: Black Tea
Where to Buy: Kent & Sussex Tea & Coffee Co
Description
Orange Cookies Flavoured Black Tea! A super new spicy loose leaf Tea. Combining pieces of Sweet Cinnamon Spicy Cardamoms Cloves and Fruity Pepper with lovely chunks of Sweet Apple pieces. A wonderful concoction with the scent of juicy Spanish Oranges. Orange Cookies Black Tea Ingredients: Black Tea, Apple pieces, Cinnamon bits, Coriander, Flavouring, Cardamom pods, Orange slices, Pink Pepper and Cloves.
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