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English Breakfast Fair Trade from Britannia Teas and Gifts
99

3 tsp for a 500mL pot @ 100C, steeped 4 minutes, drunk bare.

I made this a little strong, but it was also a matter of emptying the packet.

My local indie tea shop, Britannia Teas and Gifts, is shifting to online. The bricks and mortar store is gone. I will remain an online customer, and I most definitely need to re-stock on this beautiful blended black tea.

Bright, winey, and malty, with a good body.

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Bonnie
Bonnie 2013-03-07 15:08:15 -0500

99 is pretty darn good! Oh no brick and mortar store?! I’d hate to lose mine!

Michelle Butler Hallett
Michelle Butler Hallett 2013-03-07 17:07:10 -0500

It’s an excellent blend. Best ever blended black I’ve tasted. Organic, fair trade, and a bit pricey — $11.50 for 50 grams — but well worth it.

I cried over Britannia closing.

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Writer and tea fiend. Author of DELUDED YOUR SAILORS, SKY WAVES, DOUBLE-BLIND, and THE SHADOW SIDE OF GRACE.

I prefer straight teas but will try almost anything … so long as it’s not tainted with hibiscus. I loathe hibiscus.

Oolongs and blacks are my favourites.

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