AMBA Estate Sri Lanka

Day 6 of the Tea Thoughts summer countdown box. I enjoyed the other Amba tea earlier in the box, so it was nice to see another. This one is so pretty! It reminds me of the Star Trek Crystalline Entity for some reason, in a good way. I followed the recommendation and cold brewed at room temperature in a martini glass for… maybe three hours or so?
Unsurprisingly, it’s beautiful floating in the glass, with a pale gold-colored brew. 10/10 for aesthetics. Flavor is good too! Delicate notes of honey, peaches, and something floral – orchid maybe, or jasmine, or calla lily? Something in that general area. This would be a great option for a special event where you’re trying to do something a little fancy or elevated as an alcohol alternative.

Day 3 of the Tea Thoughts summer countdown box. I wasn’t particularly enamored of the last tea rod in a TT countdown box, so I went into this with low expectations. But actually it was quite enjoyable! Visually, it’s just fun because the leaves floof out and are entertaining to bob up and down in the water. Taste-wise, this might be one of my favorite earl greys. I’m not a huge fan of the genre because I don’t particularly like bergamot. But here the bergamot is present without being too strong or overwhelming. The base tea is hearty without being particularly tannic. A touch of honey complements the flavors here. Overall, this is a pretty smooth and pleasant drink that I got two steeps out of.