Tea: Vietnam Black Pekoe
A Black Tea from Upton Tea Imports
This tea has been retired/discontinued.
| Brand: | Upton Tea Imports |
| Style: | Black Tea |
| Region: | Vietnam |
| Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
| Loose? | Loose |
| # Ratings: | 1 View All |
Reviewer: Alex Zorach
✓ 1448 teas reviewed
✓ 496 of Black Tea
✓ 949 of Pure Tea (Camellia sinensis)
✓ 173 of Upton Tea Imports
✓ 11 from Vietnam
Review of Vietnam Black Pekoe
January 28th, 2010
| Aroma | Flavor | Value | Total |
| 5 of 10 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 63 of 100 |
| Fair | Good | Outstanding |
A pleasantly mellow tea, unlike anything else I've tried before. Definitely noticeable as a Vietnamese tea; it's interesting how both their black and green teas share certain characteristics in common.
Very smooth, little bitterness, even when steeped for a long time. I find a hint of lemon in the aroma, which is pretty mild overall. Light and fresh for a black tea, but without being crisp.
I find Upton's brewing recommendations to work beautifully. This isn't my favorite black tea but it's very pleasant and nice for a change of pace. Very inexpensive too!
Add your own review
Comments:
 | Teuvo wrote: on July 2nd, 2017 |
I agree! All the (admittedly few) Vietnamese teas I've had so far have something that makes me think, yes, this is clearly a Vietnamese tea.
