Balmoral Blend Loose Tea
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Murchie's Balmoral Blend Tea is a strong, traditional, rich blend of bright Ceylon and malty Assam teas.
Full-bodied with a brisk aftertaste: perfect for a royal palace in the Scottish Highlands.
Originally blended: 1990's
| Product Name | Price | Qty |
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| Balmoral Blend Tea - Loose 2oz/56g |
$7.15 |
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| Balmoral Blend Tea - Loose 4oz/113g |
$12.25 |
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| Balmoral Blend Tea - Loose 8oz/227g |
$21.40 |
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| Balmoral Blend Tea - Loose 16oz/454g |
$38.95 |
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Murchie's Balmoral Blend Tea was originally blended for York House School – a private school for girls which has been an institution in Vancouver for over 75 years
This blend is also a nod to Murchie's Scottish roots, as Balmoral Castle is the Queen’s official residence (palace) in Scotland, where John Murchie would deliver teas to Queen Victoria, before he came to Canada and founded Murchie’s in 1894.
Recommended for traditional tea lovers, fans of Irish Breakfast, English Breakfast, Scottish Breakfast and Assam Pure looking for a different mix of teas or tea drinkers looking for a strong black blend with some briskness but not as much as pure Ceylon.
Ingredients: Black tea
| Tea Format | Loose Tea |
|---|---|
| Caffeine | Caffeinated |
| Origin | Blend |
| Type | Black |
| Cup Strength | Very Strong |
Not a fan Review by ['Tealess in Seattle']
I bought this tea and 7 others trying to find my new favorite. This won't be it. I picked it partially based on the reviews. It was completely flavorless! I love Taylor's of Harogate's Scottish Breakfast, so was expecting something brisk and strong and along those lines...but not completely devoid of flavor. Won't be buying this again and will have to pass the rest off to someone who may enjoy it more than I did.
Posted on 2021-02-22Delicious! Review by Gongoozler
This tea was so good! I got some on a whim when I was in the store in Victoria and it quickly became my new favourite. It's a strong brew but with enough flavours that it doesn't taste bitter at all. Murchie's regular Assam is okay, but blended here with the Ceylon brings both to their best.
Posted on 2021-01-09A full flavoured tea Review by Janine
This robust black tea is a great tea to start the day. It is very similar to Irish Breakfast and my all time favourite, Rocky Mountain or Royal Alberta Museum. This tea is best if steeped for 5 minutes with no milk or sugar; just neat.
Posted on 2020-04-04Delicious Review by Queenie's tea
Loved the delicious taste on my tongue. So flavourful. My new favourite.
Posted on 2015-11-23Bold Review by Maxime
A bold tea in the finest Scottish tradition. This is the infusion you need at dawn to invigorate your senses and keep you fresh through the forenoon.
Posted on 2015-06-05Full flavour, great breakfast tea Review by F T
A strong, full-bodied tea that's still slightly fragrant and not too brisk. Makes an excellent breakfast tea, and it can be taken alone or with milk and sugar. I alternate between this and the Prince Charles; I have the latter when I'm in the mood for something strong with a smoother finish.
Posted on 2015-04-14Write your Own Review
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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!
