Tea: Season's Pick Bulwa Estate PF1
A Black Tea from Upton Tea Imports
This tea has been retired/discontinued.
| Brand: | Upton Tea Imports |
| Style: | Black Tea |
| Region: | Tanzania |
| Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
| Loose? | Loose |
| # Ratings: | 1 View All |
Reviewer: Alex Zorach
Member since Sep, 2009
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✓ 1453 teas reviewed
✓ 501 of Black Tea
✓ 954 of Pure Tea (Camellia sinensis)
✓ 173 of Upton Tea Imports
✓ 12 from Tanzania
Review of Season's Pick Bulwa Estate PF1
June 24th, 2011
| Aroma | Flavor | Value | Total |
| 6 of 10 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 67 of 100 |
| Good | Good | Good Value |
Very fine fannings; dry leaf has little aroma.
Upton recommends 1-3 minutes, I prefer steeping only 30-45 seconds, and using a bit more leaf than recommended, as it brings out the interesting qualities of the aroma while keeping the tea smoother and milder.
Brewing like this produces a very smooth and clean tea. Clear taste: little astringency or bitterness, a mild, but clean sourness, medium body. Aroma strongly suggests fennel or anise, more fennel. There are also tones of wintergreen, and rice, especially in the finish. Slightly reminiscent of a high-grown Ceylon, but with less edge and a more malty character.
Surprising quality for fannings.
