Oliver Pluff and Company East Indian Tea

I was in Boston earlier this year, and of course I had to visit the Boston Tea Party Museum. I didn't have time to eat at the tea room associated with it, But I did tour the museum. And naturally, I bought tea.

Oliver Pluff and Company East Indian tea is alleged to be the same blend of tea that was one of the tea varieties tossed into Boston Harbor that fateful night in 1774. It's a robust tea, somewhat malty but without the depth of an Assam. It's very hearty, and would make a good tea for a coffee drinker to try.

We served it for elevenses here on the patio with homemade blueberry cornbread. A delicious and decidedly unsweet morning break that was delightful.

 

As mentioned previously, I visited Elmwood Inn Teas last October. Ever since, we've been enjoying Kenya Safari at breakfast. This is a strong, deep, black tea, very robust. It would be a good choice for a coffee drinker looking to try a tea because of the strong depth. I've read that Kenyan teas are grown in a soil with a high mineral content, which presumably accounts for this flavor profile. I've also read that because of this, Kenyan teas have a higher antioxidant load than teas grown elsewhere. Regardless, this is a great morning tea because of its vigor, which meant we paired it with slow oats and blueberries for breakfast.