English Breakfast (Kenilworth Ceylon Tea)

This page is for the caffeinated version. See also English Breakfast Decaf (Kenilworth Ceylon Decaf).

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Brand:Novus Tea
Style:English Breakfast
Caffeine:Caffeinated
Region:Kandy, Sri Lanka
Loose/teabag:Sachet
Product page:English Breakfast (Kenilworth Ceylon Tea)

This tea's info last updated: Mar. 20, 2017

Commercial Description

Grown in the mountains of Sri Lanka. Kenilworth is famous for its rich full-bodied flavor. Enjoy this world-class, full-leaf Ceylon tea any time of day.

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Reviewer pic70 Aroma: 6/10 Flavor: 4/5 Value: 4/5
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This was a strong full-bodied black tea. It didn't have much of an aroma, but I liked its taste. Overall I'd drink it again but it won't be my staple black tea.
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Reviewer pic60 Aroma: 6/10 Flavor: 4/5 Value: 2/5
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This tea is really good, if not oversteeped. I steeped it for 5 minutes and it was too bitter, but then I tried it again and I steeped it for 3 minutes, and it was perfect. I usually like strong tea, and it was strong enough. It didn't have a very distinctive aroma. I added cream and sugar.
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Reviewer pic67 Aroma: 7/10 Flavor: 4/5 Value: 3/5
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I find it a bit strange that Novus offers both a caffeinated and decaffeinated Ceylon tea from Kenilworth estate. Usually, companies do not wish to draw attention to the difference between a caffeinated tea and its decaffeinated counterpart, as the decaf tea usually pales in comparison. But, in this case, Novus boldly stocks both teas. Perhaps Novus wants to draw attention to the fact that they've managed to carry a decaf tea that is quite pleasing to drink.

I obviously think this tea tastes a lot better than its decaf version, but the difference is not as big as I'd expect. The decaf tea (which I have not yet posted a review of) is pretty good, one of the best I've ever had from a tea bag.

Both teas are full-bodied, dark, but mellow-tasting black teas with a strong fruitiness, more reminiscent of a Keemun than a typical Ceylon. Both are smoother and fruitier than other loose-leaf teas I've sampled from Kenilworth estate.

The decaf tea is markedly milder, but this is still a fairly mild tea. This tea has slightly more bitterness, and a slightly more complex flavor, with a sort of musky quality. Stronger flavor overall.

Good. But honestly, I'd prefer Novus to carry something else instead of this tea. I really like the Novus brand; I think it is on par with other, higher-priced brands of whole-leaf tea sachets, including Two Leaves and a Bud, and Mighty Leaf, and it has slightly lower prices too. There are some noticeable absences from Novus' offerings, however, like rooibos and oolong, yet they offer three caffeinated pure black teas (this, the South Indian Select, and the Darjeeling) and one Earl Grey. If I were running Novus, I'd probably drop this one and replace it with a rooibos or oolong.
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