While out shopping, around autumn time in 2015, I found myself taking a shortcut from Marylebone to Bond Street. As I turned onto South Molton Street I could see a pop up store. This was quite unusual as the street in question is synonymous with designer boutiques. On closer investigation I soon found myself sipping a free sample of tea. The Bluebird tea company had a pop up shop in Mayfair for just 24 hours. Talking to the proprietor Mike was fascinating. Based in Brighton, Bluebird then were still quite a new company. One thing that struck me was the absolute quality of their tea, but most of all the taste was unbelievable. Don’t be fooled by the confectionary names their teas have. They are expertly blended, and very natural in make up. I bought loose tea that day, and I have been buying it from them ever since.
Bluebird now have 5 shops across the UK, and run a very efficient online store and ship internationally. They have a huge selection of different teas, and there is just about a flavour for everyone. With the cold weather approaching, I have 5 flavour blends to help you through the winter months.
Banana Bread Chai. With or without milk. Has rooibos, cinnamon and of course banana within its blend. With the addition of milk it is delicious and very smooth. Perfect for just about any time but my pick would be on a cold winter night. Very addictive!
Treacle Sponge. With or without milk. On opening it’s aroma is simply amazing! Contains Chinese Sencha green tea, cocoa shells, aniseed and cinnamon. Not as sweet as the name would have you believe, you can detect green tea. With milk and honey is smooth and delicious.
Chock it Rock it. Without milk. A quite unique blend of Ceylon black tea, coffee beans, cocoa shells and calendula petals. With honey this is a truly unique taste. Expertly blended and flavours are constantly changing and developing with every sip. Just perfect to start the day with.
Jasmine poached pears. Without milk. Containing Chinese Sencha green tea, pear pieces and jasmine blossom. Truly beautiful with clear honey. Tasting like a super de-lux green tea. Warm scented pear providing the most amazing flavour profile. The ultimate afternoon tea.
Spiced Pumpkin Pie. With or without milk. A blend of black tea, carrot, cinnamon,cloves and ginger. Totally smooth and delicious with the addition of milk and clear honey. Spiced note from cloves perfectly complementing the jasmine. Beautiful pumpkin flavours work so well with milk. An absolute must for any Halloween party.
The Bluebird Tea Company are constantly searching to find new and interesting flavour combinations to add to their collection of tea blends. Their emphasis on natural ingredients becomes apparent the moment you make your first cup. Run by people passionate about tea, for tea drinkers. A truly innovative company adding something special to a very British institution, the cup of tea.
For more information on Bluebird Tea company visit www.bluebirdteaco.com
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