James

James is a potent black tea blend that combines the full body of Orange Pekoe black tea with the warm spices of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, and the dark, slightly sharp touches of cocoa and chili pepper.

With the first sip, the vibrant warmth of ginger and the distinct body of black tea are felt. Then, the aromatic character of cinnamon and cloves, the rich depth of cocoa, and the controlled sharpness of pepper become apparent. It leaves a rich, balanced, and long-lasting spicy finish in the cup.

Harvest Structure

• Orange Pekoe Black Tea: Full body, vibrant character, and balanced bitterness.

• Ginger: A distinct warmth and a vibrant, sharp touch.

• Cinnamon: A sweet, rounded, and warming spice character.

• Carnation: Intense, aromatic, and with a slight woody depth.

• Cocoa: Rich, chocolatey nuances that thicken the blend.

• Pointed pepper: A controlled warmth and slight sharpness felt at the finish.

Flavoring: Ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and cocoa. Palate: Full-bodied and vibrant; warm spices, balanced bitterness, and nuances of dark cocoa. Finish: Long, warming and slightly tart; with notes of ginger and chili pepper.

Caffeine Content

This is a medium-to-high caffeine tea according to our site classification. The caffeine content may vary depending on the amount of leaves used, the water temperature, and the brewing time.

How to Drink It?

• Plain: The body of the black tea, the warm spices, and the dark character of the cocoa are most clearly felt.

• With milk: A touch of warm milk softens the sharpness of the spices, bringing out the rounded character of cocoa and cinnamon.

• For sweetening: Honey or brown sugar balances the heat of the ginger and chili peppers.

• As a cold brew: The bitterness of the black tea softens; the warmth of the ginger is more controlled, and the character of the cocoa and cinnamon is felt more distinctly.

• With food: It pairs well with dark chocolate, gingerbread cookies, cinnamon cake, spiced carrot cake, brownies, and rich chocolate desserts.

Suggested Preparation Method

For hot brewing, steep 4–6 g of tea in 200 ml of water at approximately 100°C for 3–5 minutes.

For cold brewing, add 20–25 g of tea to 1 liter of water at approximately 24°C, let it steep in the refrigerator for 24 hours, then strain.

• For those who love strong, full-bodied and spicy black teas.

• For those who enjoy the distinctive warmth of ginger.

• For those who want classic spices like cinnamon and cloves combined with dark cocoa nuances.

• For those who prefer blends with a slightly sharp and long finish.

• For those who like to drink their tea both plain and with milk.

• For those looking for a rich and warming cup on cold days.

• For those who want a medium-to-high caffeine tea suitable for both hot and cold brewing.

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