EDITORS' BLEND LOOSE TEA
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Murchie's Editors' Blend Tea is a rich and smooth blend of black teas: Ceylon adds depth and a brisk sparkling finish, Yunnan provides smoothness and sweetness and Keemun ties it together.
Pair with a good book or an intimidating stack of paperwork.
Originally blended: 2011
| Editors' Blend Tea - Loose 2oz/56g |
$7.15 |
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| Editors' Blend Tea - Loose 4oz/113g |
$12.25 |
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| Editors' Blend Tea - Loose 8oz/227g |
$21.40 |
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| Editors' Blend Tea - Loose 16oz/454g |
$38.95 |
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SOURCED, BLENDED AND PACKAGED IN-HOUSE
PRICES LISTED IN CANADIAN DOLLARS (CAD)
The Editors' Association Of Canada's 2011 National Conference was held in Vancouver, BC and Murchie's was asked to create a blend serve to their delegates.
We created a smooth, medium blend of black Ceylon, Keemun and Yunnan with sweet honey notes to honour the event and the distinguished guests.
| Caffeine | Caffeinated |
|---|---|
| Cup Strength | Strong |
| Origin | Blend |
| Tea Format | Loose Tea |
| Type | Black |
Great afternoon tea Review by ['Bev']
Whereas for breakfast, my favorite is Murchies Earl Grey, the Editors Blend has got to be my favorite for the afternoon. It is strong and smooth, perfect with milk and for me, 1/4 tsp. sugar. It's hard to find a strong tea that isn't bitter. This one is perfect!
Posted on 2020-09-30Potent and rich Review by Michelle Butler Hallett
1.25 tsp for 250mL water 100C, steeped 4 minutes 30 seconds, drunk bare. Dry leaf: lots of long and wiry brown leaves, small dark copper leaves, a few flecks of dull green. Aroma: toast , earth. Wet leaf: brown, bright copper, dark green. Aroma: Ceylon copper. Liquor: very dark reddish brown. A touch bitter, but I did oversteep — I got interrupted in my timing. That said, this is a strong and heavier-bodied tea. The bitterness seems to be from the Keemun, as there’s a touch of smoke to it. The Yunnan is malty and sweet, and the Ceylon gives brightness and heft. Potent and delicious.
Posted on 2019-01-11Excellent Review by Amy
This is a excellent rich, but light tea. Full of flavour. It is a most excellent blend of black teas consisting of two of my favourite types ceylon and yunnan. It will become one of most frequently purchased teas at Merchies.
Posted on 2016-10-24Just When You Thought You'd Tried It All... Review by Roman - Murchie's Team Member
After being a fan of only the boldest of black teas, I was constantly searching for new notes in the blends I was trying. However, being an avid 'Scottish Breakfast' fan, the Editors' Blend caught my eye right away because of the inclusion of Yunnan in the mix. If you've ever tried Yunnan, you'll know of its distinct malty/honey profile. The Editors' Blend brings these flavours together with a brisk finish along with just a little something extra that can't really be explained. FURTHERMORE, this tea creates an excellent iced tea to impress the most complex of friends. Add a lemon wedge and you're well on your way to hosting the best iced tea party in the Pacific North West.
Posted on 2015-04-13Write your Own Review
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Steeping the Best (Guide)
Different types of teas should be steeped 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 (2.5 g) of loose tea or one tea bag per 6-8 ounce (180-240 mL) cup. For stronger flavour, add more tea. Brewing for longer may increase the strength of the tea, but will likely also cause bitterness.
Tea Bags vs. Loose Tea
While our tea bags and loose tea are crafted to match the same flavour profile, there are discernable effects between the two formats. Namely, the leaves inside tea bags is milled, making it much finer and a quicker brew, while loose tea can take a couple minutes longer to steep. Tea bags are very convenient, but loose tea can be more visually appealing and brewed with a reusable infuser.
- Tea bags: steep for 3 - 4 minutes
- Loose tea: steep for 4 - 5 minutes
General Steeping Temperatures
The table included here shows some general guidelines for steeping different kinds of tea. Be mindful that some teas, even two from the same category, will brew differently than others. In particular, our green-black blends will often have different ratios of green and black teas - the more green-leaning ones should be brewed at a lower temperature range. Experimentation is highly encouraged, as tea is very much a matter of personal taste.
Puerh and oolong teas are often steeped multiple times for a shorter period of time in smaller brewing vessels. This method creates a curious exploration of the tea as it unfurls, developing new flavours with each subsequent brew - often making for great social conversation.
If you're unsure, try steeping in the middle range for your tea type. If the result is too bitter, steep at a lower temperature or for a shorter time. If the result is flat, try a higher temperature.