Tea: Kenya OP Malaika Black Tea
A Black Tea from Simpson & Vail
| Brand: | Simpson & Vail |
| Style: | Black Tea |
| Region: | Kenya |
| Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
| Loose? | Loose |
| # Ratings: | 3 View All |
| Product page: | Kenya OP Malaika Black Tea |
Reviewer: Alex Zorach
Member since Sep, 2009
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✓ 1453 teas reviewed
✓ 501 of Black Tea
✓ 954 of Pure Tea (Camellia sinensis)
✓ 42 of Simpson & Vail
✓ 27 from Kenya
Review of Kenya OP Malaika Black Tea
June 22nd, 2012
| Aroma | Flavor | Value | Total |
| 7 of 10 | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 67 of 100 |
| Very Good | Fair | Good Value |
Dry leaf has a pleasing aroma, reminiscent of some of the best Kenyan teas I've had, but not quite as strongly aromatic.
A good black tea, and a very typical example of Kenyan black teas: strong and robust, but slightly lighter and slightly less edgy than an Assam.
Brews a rich, full-bodied cup. Moderate strength, somewhat tannic but not overwhelmingly so. Aroma is malty and fruity; the fruitiness is somewhere between that of an Assam and a Darjeeling, somewhat between muscatel grapes and raisins.
Can be used to brew two infusions, but the first is best. Good price, but I've tried Kenyan black teas in a similar price range that I prefer.
