Ahmad Tea Black Tea, Ceylon Loose Leaf, 454g - Caffeinated & Sugar-Free

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Ordered just before the blast furnace fired up here down at 35N latitude, but I *love* this brand of Cardamom loose leaf tea. They aren't price gouging folk with this lovely massive tin of tea, and again, I mean, I just cannot recommend it highly enough. The tea leaves are the right size, the flavouring is perfect, and the black tea caffeine content does what it's meant to do. Not a "shy" tea. 180 degrees away from Darjeeling, if you are into that. If you know cardamom spice and you love it, I can not imagine you having any complaints with this tea. It's delicious. Also, mind, this is *real* tea--not that stuff that comes in bags, that's typically the sweepings off the tea room floor--so you'll need to have some kinda tea ball or strainer or such.I always make all my tea by the pot, and 4 minutes/8 grams for the typical "6 cup" tea pot is perfect (they call them "6 cup" tea pots; really they're closer to 4... 4 typical modern size "mugs" anyway).I'm so grateful I was able to get a true, full-size tin, reasonably priced, AND it's delicious!

This has become my favorite everyday tea. Strong, rich, fragrant. Not too acidic. Great hot or cold, w/ or w/o milk or sweetener. Leaves are not whole, but not broken so small that they get through the strainer in my handmade teapots. Let it brew for 5 min. and the leaves will stay in the bottom of your pot or tea bowl. Makes great Chai w/ some Garam Masala, milk and sweetener of your choice (I like a bit of Maple Syrup!).

Who knew something so good can be so good for you! I’m all in for adding this precious and vital spice tea to my healthcare regimen. Great quality, ease, aroma, and potency without the caffeine buzz. Cheers!

The taste of this fabulous tea is amazing. I have ordered this product for years. If you are a tea lover and want to experience exceptional tea (place your order) You cannot go wrong! And the price for this quality tea is amazing.

I'm enjoying my first pot of Ahmad Tea -- Aromatic Earl Grey.The balance between bergamot and tea flavor leans very heavily towards Bergamot. Weak tea flavor, strong bergamot flavor. If that's "your cup of tea", this is definitely the tea for you! Myself, I find it a bit strong. I will blend unflavored black tea with this tea to tone it down a bit.The color and scent of the tea is lovely. The tea is very fresh.I ordered this in November 2023. Packing date as indicated on box is June 20, 2023 and best by date is June 20, 2026. I appreciate the full disclosure on the box.Pros:- Value for money.- If you love strong bergamot, this tea is for you!- Attractive box. It could be a gift. You'd still wrap it, but looks better than a grocery store tea box.- Packing date and best buy date printed on box.- Arrived very fresh.- Great scent, great color.Neutral:- I can feel the caffeine in this tea. My guess (this is only a guess, but I drink a pot of tea every day) is thatit is well caffeinated. If you like your caffeine, this is the tea for you!- Distributed by Ahmad Tea of London and packed in Sri Lanka.Cons:- May be heavily flavored for your taste if you are accustomed to grocery store Earl Grey tea as I am.- A pound of tea is a lot of tea. You'll have to repackage it in airtight containers to keep it fresh. Thepackage tells you to store it in an airtight container.- The envelope in the box folds closed but not as securely as, for example, a Lipton loose tea foilenvelope. Repackaging is definitely advised.

This is a delicious strawberry tea, both hot and cold. It’s a very strong tea and I almost prefer it cold. This company makes amazing tea and I like that they put them in the foil packets to keep them fresh.

This black tea has a wonderfully smooth taste with no bitterness. It’s full-bodied, rich, and perfect for both morning and afternoon tea. I’ve tried many brands, but this one stands out with its flavor and freshness. Highly recommend to any tea lover!

Amazing tea. Smells & tastes beautiful. Brews quickly with a wonderful lasting flavor. Not overpowering at all. It's my favorite right now.