
The "little brother" to our faved Himalayan Imperial Black from the high eastern Nepali Himalayas, I have to admit to disrespecting this tea for a couple of years; over awed by the HIB I was using the HB for a high quality blending agent only. (You can still find it as a base to "Fancy Pants" Earl Grey and Tea Catcher Breakfast..!!)
A few years ago, ago using it as a base reference in blending, I realised that it was so special solo as to surpass the sum-of-the-parts of the blends. A revelation..!!
So, if you are looking for the most wonderful "Breakfast" style tea, this is it..!!
Rich, chocolatey, malty and clean, without the muddy tannin's of many strong black teas this is truely a ripper tea. ("Smell-o-Vision" needed for the photo's, so good...!!!)
Drinks well black or with milk. Have a bash soon..!!
Stu
owner/operator
About The Tea Catcher
1997-2001 The Tea Catcher lived, travelled, worked and studied in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Italy and the Czech Republic. During this time he drank much tea and visited tea growing regions.
2001-2009 Was spent mostly in Europe working with fine foods and olive oils in Italy, wine in Switzerland and tea in Prague. It was here in the cold winter months that The Tea Catcher passion was ignited. Much time was spent in the many tea rooms found all over the Czech Rep., drinking, learning and assisting, and also with Tea Mountain(.cz) as his business began and grew.
2010-today on return to Australia, The Tea Catcher seed, planted years ago, began its’ growth, leading to the purveyor of “the finest teas and accoutrements, sourced worldwide” that you see today. New teas, pots etc are constantly being chased, studied, sampled and ordered to bring the freshest, best and most interesting to you as soon as possible. Watch this space…..!
…and enjoy…!
cheers, Stu
for more info contact me at- theteacatcher@gmail.com