Hi,
I would like to try one of these British mass market teas through Mark T Wendell importers (not a market shelf.) I normally drink loose tea (Keemun or Earl Grey from Special Teas) or an English/Irish Breakfast blend from Twinings. I only like Lipton tea bags, and the like, when I have the first bag after cracking the seal on the cellophane. I'm thinking of ordering some loose tea of either Ty-Phoo or PG Tips and I was wondering if anyone has some feedback. Earlier this year my sister brought me some tea from England that was the Betty's Tea Room blend...in bags with something close to tea shavings or dust inside. I didn't like it and found it brewed far too astringent. I'm not expecting these teas to be the best in the world--but since they're blended to be consumed with milk and sugar--the way I drink my morning tea--I thought it might be a good match. I'm also reluctant to use my higher end teas for family in large pots--they normally drink Tetley or Lipton.
Any feedback is appreciated.
Renee