Blue Lady
Type; Scented, Scented Black, Sri Lanka, Ceylon FOP
Price; £ 1.90 for 50 grams from Anteaques.
Type; Scented, Scented Black, Sri Lanka, Ceylon FOP
Price; £ 1.90 for 50 grams from Anteaques.
"Our version of the classic Edinburgh Blue Lady tea. Exotic fruit flavours burst from this rich Ceylon tea. It is blended with blue corn flowers and yellow sunflowers for a striking appearance.
Passion flavours are the predominant fruit taste in this tea. Together with the natural citrus of the high grade Ceylon (FOP) this creates a natural fruity blend."
Review; Blue Lady was and is a classic when it comes to scented teas. Or at least due to a bias of where I have lived is such. Blue Lady first blended in Edinburgh Scotland, swept through the UK 60 odd years ago in a hay day. Much of that faded in the present days but it seems to be making a comeback with no surprise.
With a mild Ceylon base, Blue Lady can also be scented with grapefruit. The blend from Anteaques is made with passionfruit giving a more exotic taste to this class. Cornflowers, safflowers and sunflowers also scent and flavour this tea making it surprisingly fruity and floral yet not over-done. I would not add milk or sugar to this tea as either would destroy this beautiful palate.
What little astringency is in the tea is quickly over-powered by the added scents, making this tea in my opinion perfect for afternoon.
Enjoy!
-Tea Fan
