The same company that produces my beloved Punjana Irish Breakfast Tea (now re-branded as Thompson’s Family Teas Irish Breakfast Blend) actually makes several varieties of teas. Thompson’s Signature Blend has been part of my daily tea routine for the past couple of weeks, and this is what I think of it.
Signature Blend is a very strong tea. As such, a steep time of 2–3 minutes works fine. Over steeping can lead to bitterness. I can plunk two tea bags in my four-cup teapot and still get a strong brew in 5–6 minutes. I add milk every time.
Although Signature Blend and Irish Breakfast blend share some aroma characteristics, Signature Blend is more smokey and earthy while Irish Breakfast Blend is noticeably sweet and citrusy. Signature Blend feels good in mouth with its full body and biting finish, making it a perfect morning tea.
| Aroma: | Smokey, ashy, sweet |
|---|---|
| Body: | Full |
| Flavor: | Earthy, tannic, bitter |
| Color: | Dark Amber |
I want to buy Thomsons Signatura tea bags in original black and gold wrapper, where can I FIND EXACTLY THIS. THANK YOU, MONA CLEARY
Hi Mona,
I ordered directly from the manufacturer’s website: http://punjana.com/product/classic-tea-bags/signature-blend-tea-bags/
I hope that helps.
Have you had the Thompson’s Titanic blend tea? It’s extremely good, and very rich and smooth, and even if you steep it for 5 minutes it does not turn bitter.
The Punjana brand everyday black tea is also good but it’s basically CTC tea leaves from Assam India, and Kenya, and it’s not bad for the value.
I am a fan of Thompson’s teas. I have drunk so far: Irish Breakfast, Scottish Breakfast, Punjana, and now Signature blend. Signature is full bodied, but not quite as strong as Punjana. Quite similar, but Punjana I steep for only 2 min. or it gets quite bitter. Signature 3min. Irish breakfast 3 min. Scottish breakfast 4-5 as I recall. (It’s been a year or so) I would drink Thompson’s over anything Twinings produces as well as Barry’s. (I USED TO be a Barry’s fan!) However, I prefer Bewerly’s over Thompson’s Irish breakfast. All great teas.
I am using your teabags for years but have
Problem the bags are bursting in the tea pot and tea leaves in the bottom of the cup
Yes, the gauze seems to have be of a lesser quality than before, having the same problem.
Irish teas are culinary masterpieces. Very rich, smooth and invigorating. Anyone who like tea should try them. Very different from the standard “tea”.