Black Tea Sampler

I enjoyed receiving the sample packets, they give the opportunity to taste the flavors that the tea really offers. I liked the flavor that I have been looking for in black tea, smooth and mellow.

This was an enjoyable selection of black teas put together by iTeaworld. I had never had the Wild Lapsang prior to this and felt it was a very enjoyable tea, as were the other options included in this set. I enjoy sample sets such as this and the others that they sell so you can get to taste the teas without the huge commitment of buying a whole lot of it before having tasted it.

This collection of loose leaf Chinese black teas from ITEAWORLD is a wonderful treat. Though I prefer oolong teas, the quality and flavor of these varieties of black tea is really good. There are 4 different teas and 4 waxed pouches of each - with the waxed paper helping to preserve the freshness until you're ready to brew. The leaves are whole, not chopped up. I followed the instructions to do an initial, very quick brew that's meant to wash the leaves, and then you discard the water and get fresh for the first true brew. For most of these, I was able to rebrew at least 4 more times by increasing the brew time. The flavor was reduced but still really enjoyable. The ability to rebew makes this a very good value. The packaging is nice enough to make a lovely gift for any tea lover. Highly recommended.

These black teas from ITEAWORLD are a nice way to try some traditional Chinese black teas. There are five envelopes of each of four varieties, packaged in a nice box with information and directions. I like that this company promotes sustainability and bringing more affordable teas to us. Be sure to read the instructions. These are meant to be prepared in the Gung Fu style, short steeping for one or two cups at a time, and the package says up to seven steeps. By short steeping, its about 45 seconds. Lapsong Souching is very smokey, as is yingde black. The Wild Souchung tea is malty, and the Yunnan is the mildest. This is loose leaf tea so youll need a strainer or a fillable tea bag.

The tea leaves in the bag are whole, not mere bits and pieces. Each bag contains full leaves without any fragments. Upon brewing, the flavor is delightful. A single bag provides a generous portion, ensuring a satisfying brew. Even on the second steeping, the taste remains enjoyable, though slightly milder than the first. The tea is packaged in a box, which presents decently, making it a suitable gift option. Overall, I appreciate the quality and flavor of this tea.