Special Blend
A special blend of tea with Earl Grey. Specially selected leaves from the hillsides of Sri Lanka and other countries, enhanced with the delightful scent of bergamot. A full-flavored tea, full of personality, and subtly balanced.
Special Blend has more bergamot than English Tea No.1 but less bergamot than Earl Grey.
The quality of water used has an impact on the quality of the tea. Always use freshly drawn water or filtered water.
Heat fresh water to rolling boil or to a temperature of 212F using an electric hot water heater or a stove top kettle.
Use the infuser of your choice. Measure 1 teaspoon of tea per person. For a stronger brew preference, add an additional teaspoon for the pot.
Once the water reaches the appropriate temperature, it should be poured immediately over the tea leaves. Keep the teapot covered to retain heat. Time steeping carefully and infuse for 5-7 minutes. When the tea is done steeping, immediately remove the tea and lightly stir.
This black tea has more caffeine than teas in our green tea range. It's important to keep in mind that brew time accounts for the primary influence over a tea's caffeine content.
Sri Lanka
Black tea, bergamot flavoring
Bold black tea. Good flavor and would recommend.
Great taste, flavor and color. I like a stronger tea and this works.
I came across this tea originally at a restaurant and loved it so much that I asked where they got it. They sold me a tin of loose leaf and I have been purchasing it online ever since.
Ahmad Special Blend: still the tea which makes me feel most especially home -- even after wanderings through Twinings, Taylors of Harrogate, Harney & Sons, McNulty's, and more. Special Blend... my special friend.
Special Blend is the actual tea that got us hooked to Ahmad Teas after we had purchased it locally. It's a perfect blend for us! 😍 The bergamot is low-key yet substantial. We think it makes a fine morning cuppa.