Very good bergamotte taste. Even as a decaf one of the better Earl Greys.
Makaibari Long Leaf Green
This is your perfect daily green. Certified Organic, Biodynamic and Fair Trade, our Makaibari Green is specially manufactured for us. It is mellow, floral with no vegetal notes with all the healthful benefits of a Green Tea. An elegant long-leaf in style, able to withstand multiple infusions. A bestseller. This particular lot is light in the cup so be generous with the leaf. The leaf is unsorted and variegated in appearance.
Also check out Makaibari Green in a regular, short leaf version - attractively priced with a similar profile - floral without grassy notes.
This is my early morning tea—love it. I make a 2-cup pot. The first cup is gentle, delightful green, not at all bitter (4–5 minute steep). The second cup is stronger of course, and a little bitter—but then I add a teaspoon of turbinado sugar—and it becomes absolute nectar!
Hint: because the leaves are so long, it's a bit difficult to get a consistent measure for this tea, just using a spoon. Sometimes it was becoming too strong. I picked up an electronic gram scale, which solved the problem—5.5 grams for my 2-cup morning pot.
Quite right - the longer-leaved styles don't confirm to typical teaspoon measurements. An electronic scale works well and after a while you can even correctly estimate the amount per cup with your fingers! Glad you are enjoying this tea - one of our favorites. Mellow, fragrant, not vegetal - an easy Green to enjoy. And you can re-infuse several times.
My husband and I just love this green tea. We used to get it when we ate lunch at the Silver Tips Tea Room in Tarrytown. It never has a bitter after taste like some of the Japan teas. It is very pleasant.
Steeping Instructions
Use 1 Tbsp. leaf per 8 oz. cup.
Allow boiling water to cool slightly, then pour over leaves.
Steep 2 mins. May be re-infused.
Tea Education
Although Darjeeling is known predominantly for its fragrant and floral black teas, it also manufactures Green teas. Makaibari was the pioneer of both Darjeeling Greens as well as the long-leaf style of this tea. Green teas can sometimes be grassy or smokey. The Makaibari greens have no vegetal notes but only a pleasing, lasting mild floral note, making it ideal for the new Green tea drinker. It is one of our bestsellers and it is an easy cup to enjoy all day long. Multiple infusions are encouraged. Steep each subsequent infusion an additional 20 seconds. Best enjoyed without milk or sugar and as it cools.
Let customers speak for us
from 276 reviewsDelicious, smooth cup. Good any time of day.
Very good bergamotte taste. Even as a decaf one of the better Earl Greys.
Excellent, smooth, tea
My husband and I found this tea ZingyZang about 15 years ago and have been drinking it since. We have tried many teas and consider ourselves tea snobs. We thoroughly enjoy this tea.
Have been drinking this for years every day. A wonderful and highly satisfying tea.
Light, floral, refreshing. I drink it anytime of day.
Best tea to get your day up and rolling. Strong, caffeinated and powerful, it is a kick in the pants. A daily favorite.
I like a strong tea with a rich flavor and this tea hits the mark every time! It is my go to morning cup and most often what I drink later in the day. There is nothing quite like that first sip of the day!
I have been a serious iced tea drinker all of my adult life, and besides water, it’s all I drink. Thus Mango tea is one of my top favorites I can’t be without.
Wonderful tea. I’ve been drinking it for years. Perfect in the morning or afternoon. I put a little hint of honey in my perfect brew.
Normally I'm an Assam girl, but when this year's Makaibari first flush tea came out, I was intrigued, and thought I'd give it a try. I am officially a fan! It's crisp, clean and flavorful. The taste is rich and complex enough for my morning cup. Definitely best without milk, so all the flavors can find full expression.
Vayu blend is one of my favorites of Silver Tips Ayurvedic herbal teas. It's fresh and aromatic with a smooth, silky finish. And who can resist those tiny rose buds?
I'm always nervous when I sip the first cup of a new batch tea, because you never know if it will live up to previous years' harvests.
Makaibari 2nd Flush is possibly the best I have tasted from this garden.
Full disclosure, I drink my tea with milk and sugar so I stay away from 1st Flush - regardless of which Tea Estate it is from.
I always try a new 2nd Flush as my first morning tea and my first few sips are before I add milk or sugar. Then I add only as much milk and sugar as I think the tea will tolerate.
My first cup, following the brewing directions on the package, came out a little strong so I brewed another cup with 1 heaped regular teaspoon [not a teaspoon measure] - for three minutes. Perfect ... for me at least.
I have to be careful with the milk and sugar or that glorious Darjeeling flavour is drowned. Most of my friends who have worked in and managed Darjeeling tea estates shake their heads when I tell them I add milk and sugar, but this batch handles it very well.
If you want to know the 'taste of Darjeeling', this is a very good place to start.
I'm ordering more of it as soon as I finish this review.
This review wouldn't be complete if I didn't mention the stellar customer service that I have always had from SilverTips Tea. You won't find a more responsive, caring and knowledgeable retailer! Thank you so much.
I find the distinct flavor of Makhabari Second Flush to be a favorite all day; First Flush, Earl Grey, and classic Chai are reserved for morning - refreshing and strong. The scent of Silver Tips tea lingers in a full pot, ready for seconds. Thank you!
I've been drinking Samovar tea as my favored morning tea for many years. It's a rich full body tea that I truly enjoy.
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