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Ahmad Classic Six, Tea Bags, Variety Pack of Six Flavors, 60-Count Box (Pack of 3) First, let me say that Ahmad tea is great tea for the price. This is not quite the same thing as great tea, but given the "price/performance" of Ahmad tea, I should rightly rate it four or even five stars. <br /> <br />So why only two stars? <br /> <br />Amazon claims you'll get the following six teas in each pack: "Ceylon Orange Pekoe; English Breakfast; Earl Grey; Darjeeling; English No. 1; Jasmine Green" <br /> <br />But instead of Jasmine Green, I got English Afternoon tea. <br /> <br />What you might not realize is that Ahmad's English Afternoon and English Tea No. 1 contain Bergamot. This is a citrus oil used to make Earl Grey, which is also included. <br /> <br />English Afternoon and English Tea No. 1 are both Earl Greys. The bergamot might be slightly weaker than in a traditional Earl Grey, but it's still obviously there. So half of this package is Earl Grey. <br /> <br />I don't really like Earl Grey tea. <br /> <br />If you really like Earl Grey teas, you might enjoy this. Otherwise stay far away. Reader Reviews I had previously tried Ahmad's apple flavored black tea, so I thought I'd take a chance on ordering the six-pack. Not one of these flavors disappoints. The teas are smooth and individual, each characteristic of the type. Orange Pekoe is very mild, Darjeeling is stronger and more pungent, the English Breakfast is satisfying and comforting, Earl Grey is pleasant without too strong an aroma, English Tea No. 1 is even more delicately scented, and the Afternoon Tea is probably my favorite of the bunch. Definitely a good bargain, and I gave one six-pack as a little gifty to a friend who had done me a favor... it's a pretty little package, too. |
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Available from Amazon Price: $21.21 Updated on 7-23-2008.  |