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I stopped by an Indian grocery today - a different one than I've been
frequenting. I was passing by and thought I'd pop in and see if they had any Tetley tea bags (real Tetley imported from Britain). The place where I usually go has been out of them for a while. This store didn't have them either. Their selection wasn't as good as the place I usually shop, but after a few moments I decided to take a chance and bought a just-shy-of-two-pounds box of loose Lipton Yellow Label for $5.99. I absolutely detest the Lipton that is sold in American supermarkets, and I admit to having some prejudice against the Lipton name, which has prevented me from trying the "foreign" version up to now. When I got home, I put the kettle on and brewed up a nice big pot of LYL while I ate my lunch. I'm now into the second cup, and I must say that this is as fine a cup of tea as I have ever tasted. It's a bit milder than the Brooke Bond Taj Mahal I've been drinking, but I've only tried the bagged version of Taj Mahal, so perhaps it's not a fair comparison. Twinings English Breakfast - who needs it? This stuff is better and the price sure is right! I don't think I'll ever buy tea anywhere except in these Indian grocery stores, unless I'm looking for an Earl Grey blend. I will never understand why Lipton doesn't sell this blend to their US customers. I know taste is a subjective thing, but I just can't imagine anyone preferring the harsh, astringent US Lipton to this fine, fine blend of Lipton Yellow Label. I was tempted to try the Lipton Green Label, which I've heard good things about, but I am really not a Darjeeling person. I prefer a strong, dark cuppa that these CTC Assams make. Still, perhaps next time I'll give it a try. |
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