I grew up drinking strong black tea, British style.  My mum is a Brit and for many years black tea with milk and two sugars was all I knew.  Anytime we went to London to visit family, that was what I was offered and I loved it.  To me it was comforting and energizing at the same time and I actually had making my perfect cup of tea down to an art form.  However, once I started traveling a little more, I realized there are so many other teas out there and I needed to start trying them.  I also had become so particular about the way I liked my tea that no one else could make it quite as good.

So I started trying as many different types of tea as I could, hoping to find another ‘perfect cup of tea.’  At first I was a bit sceptical of green teas because they seemed so weak compared to what I was used to.  But the more I tried them, the more I realized how different each tea tastes.  Some I didn’t care for as much, but I found plenty that I loved.  I also found that I actually like tea much better without the milk and sugar.

When I go a new tea room or travel to a new place I like to try what they recommend.  I have been disappointed a few times, but I usually end up really enjoying a cup of tea that I might not have tried otherwise.  The best part is being able to share those new teas with friends and family who wouldn’t have tried them either.

Here are a few recommendations for trying new teas or if you want to buy a new tea as a gift.  Feel free to add your own to the list…

If you like these teas, try these…

• Earl Grey – Winter White Earl Grey, Victorian Earl Grey, Black Currant, Paris Blend
• English Breakfast – Highlander Breakfast, Queen Catherine’s Blend
• Lapsang Souchong – Russian Caravan, Eight at the Fort
• Wedding Blend – White Vanilla Grapefruit, White Christmas
• Jasmine – White Lilac, Rose Black Tea, Lover’s Leap Ceylon Tea
• Bangkok Blend – Tokyo Blend, Coconut Oolong
• Chai Tea – Hot Cinnamon Spice, Peaches & Ginger
• Assam – Highlander Breakfast, Scottish Caramel
• Sencha Kyoto Cherry Rose Festival – Crime of Passion, Wimbledon Blend
• Coconut Oolong – Caramel & Almonds, French Vanilla

Enjoy!

Katherine