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.

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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