A special and unique blend by Twinings from the finest 2nd flush Assam teas from the rich flood plains of the Brahmaputra river in India.

The tea leaf is referred to as a "tippy, golden, broken orange pekoe, which is typical of Assam teas. It refers to the grade of leaf, which is a whole leaf with golden tips.

For those that prefer to avoid caffeine, it's perfect with milk (and a touch of sugar can enhance the flavours) for a thoroughly British afternoon tea!

This is an exclusive blend that deserves careful preparation - here are our tips:

- Use freshly drawn cold water
- Use water at a “rolling boil” (100?C)
- For best results – use a teapot! Use 1 teaspoon of tea per person and 1 for the pot (or 1 spoon in a cup with a strainer)
- Steep for 3 to 5 minutes (or to your taste) - as a rule: the bigger the leaf, the slower the brew
- Best with a splash of milk
… and for freshness every time, keep your tea somewhere cool, dark, dry and airtight!

Black tea, just like green tea, comes from the Camellia Sinensis plant.

- After plucking, the leaves are laid on drying trays & withered to remove some moisture and make more pliable
- The leaves are then rolled and laid out and a heady mixture of warm air, aromatic juices, bacteria & enzymes leads to oxidation (a natural reaction that affects strength & colour)
- Oxidation is stopped by firing (with hot air) when the leaves are the right (brown) colour depending on the region
- The leaves turn black as they dry
... and finally, are sorted or graded by size

Black tea is a natural source of antioxidants that may help protect the body from damage caused by free radicals

Ingredients:

- Naturally decaffeinated black tea from the Brahmaputra River flood plains of India