I need to hear from people as to their recommendations for some other leaning-towards-the-general-black-teas tea sellers on the web besides Upton and Specialteas. Specialteas' new website is a nightmare and while I like Upton I'd like to find some other options as well. In particular, I'd like to hear from people that drink Assams and Ceylons where they find their favorites. There are a few other sites I'm browsing...let me know what you like, Assam drinkers!
Melinda
I want to clarify what I am hoping to find here...for instance, I had been reading this newsgroup for months before Michael and others in the course of conversation mentioned Kyela Teas as being a good source for Darjeeling. Now I'm not a Darjeeling fanatic, but I was hoping someone might know a seller or importer (in the US) that might have a similar focus on Assams and Ceylons or even just Assams. I hope that makes sense. Given how Assam gets sort of a bum rap (being that it's not a connoiseur's tea) I don't know that a seller would focus on it, but...hey *I* like it, lol.
Thanks very much
Melinda
Well, I'm not classified as an Assam-drinker, but I order from Culinary Teas
Hey, I happen to like Assams, too. Don't slam the Assams.
Of course, I'm in an "Africa & Nilgiri" state of mind this month, but that's a different issue.
here's a vendor i've been very happy with:
...p*
Bukhial Estate from Imperial Tea Garden is a must try even if you don't consider yourself an Assam Tea Drinker. This is the most delightful cup of black tea. The Bukhial Estate loose leaf black tea sold by Imperial Tea Garden is a 2nd flush TGFOP that is mellow and malty. I have had very good success with all of the teas that I have purchased there.
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