1894 Select Orange Pekoe Tea Bags
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One of Murchie’s original blends, named after the year of our founding. A union of bright Ceylon and rich Assam teas, this strong, traditional blend is designed to celebrate and elevate the everyday ‘cuppa’ tea.
Originally blended: 1890's
| Product Name | Price | Qty |
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| 1894 Select Orange Pekoe - 10 Tea Bag Box |
$5.95 |
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| 1894 Select Orange Pekoe - 50 Tea Bag Box |
$15.95 |
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| 1894 Select Orange Pekoe - 100 Tea Bag Box |
$21.95 |
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Murchie's 1894 Select Orange Pekoe Tea is a true cuppa for the tea drinker looking for an Orange Pekoe tea. This tea is a traditional part of early Murchie's blending history as one of our original blends, and as part of the history of British Columbia.
The Port of New Westminster and Murchie's Tea & Coffee have a combined history, dating back to 1894, when John Murchie started blending teas in the burgeoning city. The port's early days are depicted in an artist's rendering on the packaging of this fine, flavourful tea to illustrate this part of our history.
Ingredients: Black tea (Ceylon, Assam)
| Caffeine | Caffeinated |
|---|---|
| Cup Strength | Very Strong |
| Origin | Blend |
| Tea Format | Tea Bags |
| Type | Black |
A favorite! Review by Maria de Lourdes
I can't describe how much I love this tea! It's a favorite of mine with breakfast. I add milk and use coconut sugar as my sweetener. (No, it doesn't taste like coconut or change the taste of the tea.) I'm a fan of Assam and the strong black blends, and this fits the bill.
Posted on 2020-05-17Excellent Tea, unfortunately downsized Review by Fred
Let me start by saying I really like this tea. I enjoy a big mug of tea with an omelet for breakfast, and when I first found this tea it came in a "two cup" teabag - perfect for a large mug. The last time I ordered some, I was disappointed to discover that Murchie's had reduced the amount of tea in the bag, now suitable for only a cup. I'll still buy it, but am sorry to find yet another vendor downsizing their product to the detriment of their customer. ** In response - We appreciate this kind of feedback. Unfortunately, a few years ago, we had to do an assessment on what people were using and buying, and the 2 cup tea bag was not even in the top 10 sales, so we decided that it was best to discontinue that size. We apologize for the inconvenience. - Murchie's Tea & Coffee
Posted on 2015-03-28English Breakfast Alternative Review by Joy
I have been drinking English Breakfast tea in the morning for years and several years ago was introduced to Murchie's. A year ago this Texan had an opportunity to visit Victoria and the Murchie's shop there. I asked about an alternative to English Breakfast that would give me a little more zing for the morning. The associate suggested 1894 Select, and I've been drinking it since and loving it. Laura likes it for the afternoon, and I'm sure it's good then -- but it's a wonderful day-starter, too. Laura commented that she thought it would fare well with milk. I drink it with milk, and it fares very well. (Posted on 12-08-20)
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Flavour Profile Guide
Tea and coffee tasting is a very individual, multi-dimensional experience: one person’s perfect cup can be too strong or weak, too brisk or watery for the next person. At Murchie’s, we believe that the best tea or coffee is the one that YOU like the best! We use the following flavour profile guides to help compare our teas and coffees within a relative scale.
Tea Strength Ratings
This rating method indicates the strength of flavour each tea has when brewed according to our brewing guide.
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RATING PROFILE |
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Light/Delicate: Very light in colour and delicate in flavour | |
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Medium: Medium-light cup with slightly fuller cup | |
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Medium-Strong: Medium-dark cup, medium body, and full flavour without harshness | |
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Strong: Full body, rich cup, takes milk well | |
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Very Strong: Rich, dark cup with very full, strong flavour and briskness |
Coffee Ratings
We rate the flavour properties of our coffees along two dimensions: roast and body.
Roast is simply a result of how long and how hot the beans have been roasted, which can be seen in the colour of the finished bean, and typically results in general flavour traits:
| Light Roast | More acidity, brightness and a slight pucker | |
| Medium Roast | Slightly richer flavours, some acidity, enhanced creaminess | |
| Dark Roast | Distinctive roasted flavour, sometimes notes of toasted sugar or charcoal |
Body is the term used to describe how the brewed coffee feels in your mouth:
| Light Body | Easy to drink with little lingering flavour, ‘thin’ or ‘clean’ feeling on the palate | |
| Medium Body | Heavier, creamier mouth-feel with more lingering flavour | |
| Full Body | Rich, full-mouth feeling: hits all of the palate and lingers |
Tea Brewing Guide
Different types of teas should be brewed according to certain times and water temperatures to bring out their best flavours. Use this guide as a starting point, and then experiment until you find the perfect brewing method for your favourite tea.
Based on approximately one level teaspoon (2.5g) of loose tea or one tea bag per 6-8 ounce (180-240ml) cup. For stronger flavour, add more tea. Brewing for longer may increase the strength of the tea, but will likely also cause bitterness.
Brew times shown in minutes.
Coffee Brewing Guide
The simplest methods for brewing coffee are drip coffee, pour over and French press. These guidelines are a starting point; modify the ratio of coffee to water, the grind, and brewing time to your taste. If your coffee is not strong enough, increase the proportion of coffee per cup of water, grind the beans finer, or allow them to brew longer – or any combination of these factors. If your coffee is too strong, simply do the opposite.
Drip coffee or pour over method: hot water is gradually poured over coffee grounds and slowly drips through
- Fine to medium grind coffee
- 1.5 to 2.5 tablespoons of coffee per cup of water
- Coarse grind coffee
- 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of coffee per cup (e.g. 4-6 tbsp for a 4-cup French press)
- Pour about 1/3 of the water over the coffee grinds; wait about 30 seconds and then pour in the rest
- Wait 4-5 minutes, then push down the plunger to separate the grounds from finished coffee, and enjoy!
