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Duke Cardiffs Black Tea Blend


Duke Cardiffs Black Tea Blend ™
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George, a customer in our retail store, came in one day and asked us to duplicate a blend for him that he used to enjoy and could no longer find in the US. After hearing his description and tinkering around, we unveiled this blend. Duke Cardiff is a hearty, well-rounded blend of China and Indian teas that has an amber cup with a light currant after-taste. George still comes in to purchase Duke Cardiff blend, as do many of you now. We'll never forget the day George came in for his tea wearing a kilt. He'd just come from a parade in the next town where he had played his bagpipes. With a little urging from us he treated us to a private show, much to our delight. As he headed off to his car, still playing his pipes, we all took a moment to reflect on how lucky we are to have such amazing customers.

If you haven't tried George's tea yet, give it a try. We think once you do you'll add this blend to your favorite's list.

Ingredients: Black and oolong teas, blackberry leaves, flavoring and cornflower petals.

Brew tea at 212º - steep for 3 minutes.

Certified Kosher


Joan with George & his bagpipes









Joan with George (left) on a recent visit (June 2014). George had just come from playing at a graduation ceremony.













Jim Sr., Joan & George


(right) Jim Sr., Joan & George in the retail store with the Duke Cardiff tin. George had just come from playing at the Canterbury School in New Milford, CT. He's wearing his Prince Charles (Formal Dublet). It takes one hour to get dressed and requires another person to assist in the preparation!
Customer Reviews
Lovely light black tea 3/29/2020
I find the currant flavoring to be extremely subtle - the dominant flavor is that of the tea. So while it's not quite what I expected (usually I like my flavored teas to have a bolder flavor), it's a great tea to drink for an afternoon pick-me-up.
- Johanna, MD
 
The "Duke" 2/12/2018
Has a lovely black currant smell and taste. We like it much better than the black currant tea. Also gifted my brother some who likes it as well.
Terry
 
A perfect blend 5/2/2017
I usually do not care for flavored teas and assume they are for people who drink flavored vodka instead of martinis and single malts. Mostly I drink Assam and Darjeeling single estate teas, with Early Grey being the only flavored tea in my tea chest. However, the favorable reviews for Duke Cardiffs Black Tea Blend persuaded me to try it, and I do like it very much. The black currant adds just enough flavor, so that it doesnt overwhelm the tea. I wouldnt drink it all the time, but sometimes it is just what I want.
- Elaine Chilcote, PA
 
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