Taylors of Harrogate Yorkshire Tea

Since my town has been having a heat wave the past few days, I decided it was time to make some iced tea. I really wanted to try another tea that I was given at the Fancy Food Show, so I selected Taylors of Harrogate Yorkshire Tea. I’ll admit I was a little skeptical at first knowing how strong traditional British tea is. I was concerned that it would not taste great over ice.

Lizzie Loves Yorkshire Tea Too!

Using my Mr. Coffee Ice Tea Maker, I was able to create the refreshing beverage that I was striving for. I used two bags for the three-quart pitcher and it seemed to be at the perfect strength for my taste. Being from the south, ice tea is automatically sweetened. I made some simple syrup to achieve the prime level of sweetness. The tea was very bold but not overpowering. I could tell it was perfectly blended to accomplish the perfect balance of flavors. The box said the tea leaves had been selected from “ three of the world’s best tea growing regions – Africa, India and Sri Lanka” and it was apparent that the goal flavor was met. To my surprise, I was extremely pleased with the way it turned out.  Though when the heat index is 110 degrees anything that’s over ice taste great.

I would really recommend this tea to anyone who enjoys a traditional cup of strong English tea. It is perfect to accompany breakfast and in the evening when you want to unwind from the day.  Since I was given 40 bags at the Fancy Food Show, I won’t have to order it for a while. Taylors of Harrogate makes it stress-free for tea lovers to order from their American site. It retails for around $5.00 a box and is well worth it. I would give this tea a rating of 9 out of 10.  - Jules

Pomegranate Green Tea

This afternoon I gave into temptation and tried one of the teas that I got from the Fancy Food Show. I decided to open the variety pack from The Boston Tea Company.  I was pleasantly surprised to find about ten different types of tea in the box.

Since it was extremely warm out today I decided to go with the Pomegranate Green Tea as my choice. I thought it would taste the best over ice. I made it in my ice tea maker using the single serving setting.  It was really easy to make.

I found the tea very bold which I expected since it was considered a green tea. It was a bit on the bitter side and tasted tremendously strong.  I did add a sugar cube to help sweeten it.  I was expecting it to have more of a pomegranate flavor. The pomegranate taste was practically nonexistent. It tasted like an average cup of green tea.

I would recommend this tea for the green tea lover. Anyone who enjoys a cup of strong tea as a substitute to coffee will love it. The pack comes with 24 bags and retails for about 4.99.  I am looking forward to brewing the other flavors in the box. I would give this tea a 6 out of 10. -Jules

The Boston Tea Company and Lizzie