Brambleberry Black Tea Bags

When this arrived yesterday I immediately made a pitcher of ice tea. Using a Mr Coffee tea machine, I used 7 tea bags to 2 quarts of water and steeped the brew for 4 minutes. (I use the same proportions to make Cranberry Blood Orange ice tea.) Not too strong, not too sweet, pleasant black tea flavor with fruit notes. Refreshing. My only complaint is the lack of a tin. I realize this is no longer being sold as a Downton Abbey limited edition, I realize that buying the bulk bag "reduced excess packaging - no tins...", but I needed to repurpose one of my Cranberry Blood Orange tins to store the tea bags. One of these days I will want that tin back when I buy a bulk bag of that tea. Republic of Tea: if you do not intend to make a tin specifically for this tea (or any other tea which is only available in a bulk bag), make a generic tin and offer it at a nominal price. I believe there is a generic tin available in the large display tins; use that as an idea.

Wonderfully smooth tea with just the right berry flavor... not too heavy or too light. And since we’re reviewing the tea and not the packaging, I give it high marks. This was formerly a Downton Abbey Tea... Bates’ Brambleberry Tea. I believe when it was under its previous name, it had many wonderful reviews. This is one of my favorite TROT teas.

This is one of my all time favorites! I love the blackberry, rasberry and assorted berry flavor. It makes me think spring time! It isn't too tart but has a natural sweet and smooth flavor.

I bought it as Downton Abbey tea and used it for special occasions. Now I can replenish my supply

Tea arrived today and from the first sip the family has decided that this tea must be kept in stock. Not overly sweet, but full of flavor. Didn't think they could outdo their Blackberry Sage, but this may just be as good if not better.