@Terraburn asked me a question today: “is there a tea that I could drink throughout the day? So far it seems like tea is for certain times.” I am going to include a list of some later in this post; however, I want to start by saying that tea is all about the personal experience. The aroma, flavor, and time spent all coalesce into a adventure that it different every time. In short, certain teas are recommended for specific times and it is fine and well to enjoy them accordingly. Though, it is up to you when you enjoy your tea. With that in mind, I have compiled a list of all day teas from
Excellent book
The Tea Companion by Jane Pettigrew. Each tea is categorized by country of origin and linked to a reputable tea vendor alongside their description.
Indian teas
Asaam
Khongea – “This tea from Khongea Estate is famous for its rich flavor and malty characteristics. It is strong yet smooth, yields beautiful dark liquor. You can have it in many ways. It is perfect with milk.” (auraTeas)
2nd Flush Darjeeling
Puttabong – “From a first-rate estate, this is a full-flavored selection with hints of chestnuts and pleasing muscatel notes. The cup is rich enough to support a touch of milk or cream but is also excellent plain.” (Upton Tea Imports)
Darjeeling Autumnal
Margaret’s Hope – “This second flush “champagne of teas” has a superb fragrance, very complex bouquet and classic muscatel characteristics. The liquor is golden in colour with a pronounced rounded character. Enjoy this tea daily.” (Notting Hall)
Darjeeling Green
Ayra – “As soon as the pack got opened, we got an overwhelming sweet fragrance with an undertone reminiscent of the fruit plum which is also ‘musky’. It is a complex flowery tea with complex hints of ‘caramel like’, honey, burnt sugar, slightly nutty, buttery etc. characteristics.” (Thunderbolt Tea)
China
White
Silver needles
Yin Zhen (silver needles) – “White tea from China. Silver Needle is among the most revered of Chinese teas, produced in the Fuding and Zhenhe districts of its Fujian province.” (Adagio Teas)
Green
Lung Ching (Dragon’s well) – “Green tea from the Chinese village of Dragon Well (Lung Ching in local parlance). Dragon Well tea has a distinguished shape. Its leaves are broad and flat, a result of laborious drying.” (Adagio Teas)
Oolong
Shui Hsien (water sprite) – “Shui Xian Oolong Tea or wu-long tea is a very popular variety of Oolong tea and one the common favorites among Gong Fu tea drinkers. Shui Xian Oolong Tea tea can be found in most Chinese restaurants menu, where the spelling “Shui Hsien” is more commonly used.” (TeaCuppa)
Japan
Matcha with whisk
Gyokuro – “Harvested just two weeks of the year, this refined Gyokuro from the Fukuoka Prefecture is shade grown under straw mats.” (Le Palais Gourmet)
Matcha – “Our premium organic matcha is custom blended and ground under granite wheels. The result is an exquisite quality ceremonial grade matcha with a bold deep color, rich texture and a delicate bouquet.” (Le Palais Gourmet)
Genmaicha – “A modern take on the classic Japanese green tea with Matcha, grilled rice and popcorn. This nutty and flavorful tea is a great pick-me up.” (Le Palais Gourmet)
Taiwan
Pouchong – “fragrant, sublime tea from Taiwan” (Adagio Teas)
I hope this list can help you tea drinkers (and you vendors). If you ever have any questions, feel free to ask me at @teatimetuesday or griffin@teatimetuesday.com. Have a great rest of your Monday!
