BARD'S BLEND LOOSE TEA
STRONG
Surprisingly robust for a green-black blend, with malty black teas, roasted oolongs, and smoky gunpowder, for an intriguing cup that tastes a bit like whole-grain toast.
Read about the inspiration behind Bard's Blend on our blog!
Originally blended: 2023
| Bard's Blend - Loose 2oz/56g |
$7.95 |
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| Bard's Blend - Loose 4oz/113g |
$13.95 |
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| Bard's Blend - Loose 8oz/227g |
$24.95 |
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| Bard's Blend - Loose 16oz/454g |
$44.95 |
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SOURCED, BLENDED AND PACKAGED IN-HOUSE
PRICES LISTED IN CANADIAN DOLLARS (CAD)
Bard's Blend was first introduced through Murchie's Tasting Lab Online-Exclusive and now returns as a seasonal tea!
Conceived alongside Poet's Blend, Bard's Blend is a toasty, medium-bodied green-black blend. This tea blends nutty, peppery Chinese black teas with bold and malty Assam. What makes it truly special is the addition of traditionally roasted oolong teas, adding a tantalizing, comforting aroma and robust taste. Paired with lighter, buttery oolongs, and the addition of faintly smoky gunpowder green tea makes for a complex, flavourful tea.
Tasting Notes: Initial sip of gentle roast, melting into toasted grains and malt. These linger with savoury notes of vegetable broth, and a light buttery mouthfeel. The finish is brisk but smooth, with a prevailing roasted note amongst the flavours of broth, barley, toasted grains and butter. The result is a tea that is easily best described as buttered toast.
| Body | Medium-Full Body |
|---|---|
| Caffeine | Caffeinated |
| Cup Strength | Strong |
| Origin | Blend |
| Tea Format | Loose Tea |
| Type | Black, Green, Oolong |
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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.