Blend ・ Royal Blend
Royal Blend
The blend ratios vary by manufacturer.
- Leaf
- India, Ceylon and various others
- Liquor color
- Dark brown
- How to enjoy
- Best enjoyed as milk tea
About Royal Blend
A high-quality blend that various companies compete to perfect, often combining the robust strength of Assam with the smoothness of premium leaves, resulting in a rich yet easy-to-drink tea. Since the blend varies by manufacturer, tasting different versions to find your favorite is part of the enjoyment.
How to brew
Good tea comes down to three basics: the amount of leaves, fresh boiling water, and steeping time. Use about one teaspoon (3g) of leaves per cup, pour freshly boiled water at 95–100°C briskly over them, put the lid on the pot, and steep for 2.5–3 minutes. When the leaves circulate up and down in the pot (the 'jumping' effect), the aroma and flavor come out well.
- As a milk tea
- Full-bodied teas pair well with milk. Use slightly more leaves and steep a bit longer (3–4 minutes) for a strong brew, then add room-temperature milk afterwards. Not overheating the milk lets the tea's aroma shine.
A general guide to brewing black tea. Adjust to the tea and your taste.