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As the thermometer outside is struggling to hit 30 degrees I am sitting here enjoying a cup of black tea. My choices today were a robust breakfast tea, an Earl Grey tea or a classic afternoon tea. Today I chose Ashbys Darjeeling Tea Bag. I am very happy with my selection. The flavor is superb, enhanced by a delicate aroma and it has just the right amount of delicate aftertaste.

Darjeeling tea is a popular tea choice. To properly brew Darjeeling tea you need to bring fresh water to a boil. Today since I was really in the mood for a large cup of tea, I opted for a double. I placed two teabags into a large warmed glass mug. I warmed the mug by rinsing it with some hot water.  This vital step is often skipped but it is essential for optimal flavor. I poured 2 cups of boiling water over the teabag, placed a saucer over the mug and let it steep for 6 minutes. My choice of a glass mug allowed me to watch the water change color. As the tea steeps the water slowly changes color and the colors seems to dance as the darker liquid swirls around. It is very relaxing.

Darjeeling tea is from tea grown in the Darjeeling region of India and is a great choice for any time of day. It is a little light in color but has a strong flavor, pleasant aroma and a slight aftertaste. It may be drunk black or with a little milk or cream added. If desired a drop of honey or sugar will enhance the flavor.

Ashby’s teas are from the company Ashby’s of London. These fine teas, which are available at Ashby’s Teas and other fine teas
are wonderful teas. I am always pleased with them. They are an affordable quality tea and available in loose leaf or teabags. The tea bags are foiled wrapped to preserve freshness. The wrapper not only keeps the flavor locked in protecting it from air, the foil wrapper keeps light out another essential part of tea storage.

I am now just about finished with my cup of Darjeeling tea. Glad I made it a double and trying to resist another cup.