Tea India - A Review

I was delighted to receive some teabags to sample and review from a new range of tea from Tea India. Tea India has launched some Indian tea blends, which are now available in the UK.

Tea India have been inspired by the fusion of tradition with the vibrancy of modern India. The range includes a premium Black Tea and three authentic chai flavours, Masala, Vanilla and Cardamom Chai. These bold flavours have been inspired to create the vibrancy of the bazaars where enterprising chai wallahs would serve them in steaming glasses to busy shoppers.

I was sent a pack of Cardamom Chai teabags, which has been awarded a 1 Star Gold rating in the Great Taste Awards. In addition I received  a pack of Tea India's Black Tea teabags, which has won a 2 Star Gold rating in the Great Taste Awards. The Great Taste Awards, which I must admit I had never heard of, is organised by the Guild of Fine Food, and is the acknowledged benchmark for speciality food and drink.

Tea India’s master blender grew up in Assam on the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra River, he explains: “Tea is one of life’s simple pleasures so we think it’s only right to drink a superior blend all day, every day”.

I did like both teas. The Black Tea had a strong flavour making it an excellent afternoon tea. The tea is described as having a high Assam content and this is really apparent from the taste. The Cardamom Chai was much lighter and had an interesting sweet spicy taste - I prefered it with milk as without it was slightly bitter. The flavour reminded me of the sweet dishes that used to be offered at the end of an Indian meal and also in some of the sweeter curries. Definitely worth a try. The word 'chai' means spiced tea.

Tea India is available in selected UK Tesco and Booths stores now.

Tea India’s range includes:
• Black Tea – 80 bags - £2.59
• Cardamom Chai – 40 bags - £2.39
• Masala Chai – 40 bags - £2.39
• Vanilla Chai - 40 bags - £2.39

For more information about the Tea India range or to find your nearest stockist visit www.teaindia.co.uk or stay in touch via their Facebook page .