This is a nice addition to my collection. I reach for it many days in a row. It is mellow but tasty. I re-steep it immediately following the first steep and then a mix them for four cups of tea which is dangerous bc then I sit longer than I should...
Makaibari Autumnal
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A mellow tea from the later part of the season from an estate known for its commitment to sustainable agriculture. A very easy tea to enjoy! Stronger than 1st or 2nd flush teas. Can tolerate some milk.
Use 1 generous tsp. leaf per 8 oz. cup.
Pour boiling water over leaves.
Steep 3.5-4 mins.


June, 2023. Denver, Colorado.
First thing that struck me about this batch of Makaibari Autumnal black tea from 2022 was the aroma of the tea in the lovely packaging that it arrived in. I wasn't expecting anything spectacular but this batch was a pleasant surprise as there was a promising fragrance from the package! So far ... so good!
The fragrance in the cup once I brewed the first cup was, again, promising. When I sipped it, I was very pleasantly surprised with the flavour. It definitely had the Darjeeling magic that I have loved since I was a student in Darjeeling many years ago.
I then added a touch of milk and sugar - my preferred way of enjoying my Darjeeling tea - and was able to close my eyes and thoroughly enjoy the experience!!
I am contemplating purchasing some more of this batch of tea if it is still in stock!
I've tried Makaibari Autumnal from Slvertips Tea several times before but I think this is the best I've ever had!
Very pleasantly surprised and satisfied customer!!!
Thank you!!
Very glad and relieved, particularly as the last order did not meet your expectations. Very important that we keep our old-school Darjeeling students happy! Appreciate your comments and enjoy the tea.
This has been my go to tea for such a long time. I know I will always get an uplift in the afternoon or a boost to get up and go first thing in the morning. It is forgiving in steep times, it can stand multiple infusions and it tolerates milk and sugar.
It gives me a generous cup of tea reminiscent of that which my own mother offered me. You will never go wrong with an autumnal and if it is from Makaibari you are quite ensured and will obtain fulsome satisfaction in a cup.
This tea has a lot of fans. The Autumnal steeps up a darker, more substantial cup than the 1st or 2nd flush and tolerates a bit of milk. But it still retains that special Darjeeling floral note. Glad it's become your go-to tea!
Steeping Instructions
A mellow tea from the later part of the season from an estate known for its commitment to sustainable agriculture. A very easy tea to enjoy! Stronger than 1st or 2nd flush teas. Can tolerate some milk.
Use 1 generous tsp. leaf per 8 oz. cup.
Pour boiling water over leaves.
Steep 3.5-4 mins.



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The most relaxing time of the day with my wife is our afternoon tea. We take our time as while the tea cools it improves in both flavor, mouth feel, and of course the buzz. This is my only deliberate flirt with caffeine and everything else that is packed into this tea. We believe this time together, music, tea, and laughing improves all the rest of our life.

I discovered this tea some years ago and have been using it ever since.

great non-caffeinated treat when I want something warm and sweetened with honey and almond milk

I love this tea--strong and fragrant!

I bye this tea for 20 years from Silver Tips and it gives me strength i the morning! Thank you so much!

I love the flavor profile of this tea. Perfect for the morning. Lovely color too.

This tea is a pleasant surprise trying it for the first time.

A warming tea always good! I have a cup after dinner so I don’t snack in sweets😊

I look forward to this lovely breakfast tea.

Consistently excellent! I also have this when I wake up in the middle of night and can't get back to sleep. Calming and relaxing.

Love this for afternoon warmth, it’s super rich and tangy. One of the best red tissanes I’ve ever found!

This is my pick me up in the afternoon .

One of my favorite teas

This is the tea my coffee-loving partner drinks every afternoon... after years of making fun of me for drinking tea. It's a liquid treat in a cup.


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