The second tea we've tasted from Imperial Tea is their Superior Darjeeling. This is a tea with very bold flavour and a refreshing bitterness. The coppery darjeeling flavor doesn't dominate the drinking experience. I think this tea would ice well, if brewed strong.
This tea produced two infusions. The second was milder and slightly sweet.
Notes on 2004-03-12 from j:
I found this tea to be better enjoyed black rather than with milk and sugar. It somewhat mutes the bitterness of the tea, which detracts, in my mind, from some of its charm.
While I'm sure I could find something food-wise which would be well complemented by the bitterness (likely something sweet, possibly a pastry), I tend to prefer black teas without food.
Posted by peter at March 12, 2004 01:23 PM