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Hey, folks! I'm fairly new to hot teas. I've been very much so enjoying my English and Irish breakfast teas, Earl Grey, and a few other Walmart specials. But I find that I think most of them taste weak, and i use multiple bags. I'd like to try a loose leaf, and maybe something a little stronger. I'm not a fan of green tea for the same reason, it feels weak/watery. I'm a US southerner, so I guess I sort of ruined myself to tea strong enough to get out the pot and slap you. Haha.

Can anyone recommend a sampler of stronger teas? I have a fancy kettle that you can set the temperature on if they need some specific temp, as I know some teas do.

Any help is appreciated! Thanks in advance!

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

I would propose a high quality, loose whole leaf, Assam tea like Assam Tippuk or Assam Gold. If you can´t get them where you reside, or if the flavor of pure Assam is still not strong enough for you, go for an East-Frisian, broken blend, it´s as strong as black teas come. Use 100°C water, steep 3-4 minutes based on your taste.