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Afternoon Delight Blend

Afternoon Delight Blend

Blends & Specialty

United Kingdom — Blend

Oxidation: full

Harvest: year-round

35-50 mg/cup
🌡90-100 °C
3-5 min
🔄1 infusions

Tasting Profile

Aroma

Smooth, mellow with floral notes

Flavor

Refined, lighter than breakfast, floral

Mouthfeel

Medium-bodied, elegant

Aftertaste

Smooth, refined finish

Brewing Guide

Temperature

90-100°C

194-212°F

Steep Time

3-5 min

Leaf Amount

2g / 100ml

Max Infusions

1

About This Tea

Afternoon Delight Blend is a distinguished tea originating from Blend, United Kingdom, where the unique combination of soil, climate, and elevation creates ideal conditions for producing this remarkable variety. The leaves are crafted through careful blending and preparation techniques that combine multiple ingredients into a harmonious whole, resulting in a tea that has captivated drinkers for generations with its distinctive character and refined qualities. For centuries, tea artisans in this region have perfected the techniques needed to bring out the best in each leaf, passing down knowledge from master to apprentice through countless generations.

When properly prepared, Afternoon Delight Blend delivers a remarkable sensory journey. The aroma offers smooth, mellow with floral notes, setting the stage for a taste that is refined, lighter than breakfast, floral. No two infusions are exactly alike — the leaves continue to reveal different facets of their character with each steeping. The caffeine profile of this tea is noteworthy: it is moderately high in caffeine at 35-50 mg per cup, offering a noticeable energy boost while remaining gentler than coffee.

This tea comes from a region with a rich heritage of tea production and a deep appreciation for quality beverages.

To brew Afternoon Delight Blend properly, water should be heated to 90°C to 100°C and the leaves steeped for 3 to 5 minutes. Using approximately 2.0g of tea per 100ml of water produces optimal results. The tea can be re-steeped up to 1 times, with each infusion offering a slightly different expression of the leaf's character. Many experienced drinkers find that the second or third infusion reveals the tea's true depth.

In the modern tea landscape, Afternoon Delight Blend occupies a special position. As consumers worldwide develop increasingly sophisticated palates, this tea has found appreciation far beyond its traditional home in United Kingdom. Specialty tea shops, online retailers, and dedicated tea communities have made it more accessible than ever, while maintaining respect for the traditional craftsmanship that defines its production. For those discovering Afternoon Delight Blend for the first time, it offers a gateway to understanding the incredible diversity and depth that the world of tea has to offer.

Health Benefits

Combines the benefits of multiple tea types or ingredients
Provides a balanced caffeine experience
Contains a diverse range of beneficial plant compounds
May support overall wellness through ingredient synergy
Offers a satisfying daily beverage with potential health benefits

Caffeine Deep Dive

compared to coffee (95 mg)

Afternoon Delight Blend43 mg
Coffee95 mg

Based on the FDA guideline of 400 mg/day, you can safely drink up to 9 cups per day.

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Serving Suggestions

Pairs Well With

Pastries and sconesBreakfast foodsSandwichesBiscuitsToast with jam

Recommended Teaware

Ceramic teapotTall glass for iced versionsTea strainer or infuser

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Nutrition Facts

Per 240ml serving
Calories2 kcal
Caffeine35-50 mg
L-Theanine5-10 mg
Polyphenols50-150 mg
Protein0.3 g
Total Carbohydrates0.4 g
Total Fat0 g
Potassium20 mg
Magnesium3 mg
Calcium3 mg
Sodium1 mg

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Afternoon Delight Blend taste like?
Afternoon Delight Blend has a Refined, lighter than breakfast, floral taste with Smooth, mellow with floral notes aroma. The mouthfeel is Medium-bodied, elegant with Smooth, refined finish aftertaste.
How much caffeine is in Afternoon Delight Blend?
Afternoon Delight Blend contains 35-50 mg of caffeine per cup.
What temperature should I brew Afternoon Delight Blend at?
Brew Afternoon Delight Blend at 90-100°C for 3-5 minutes.
What are the health benefits of Afternoon Delight Blend?
Key health benefits of Afternoon Delight Blend include: Combines the benefits of multiple tea types or ingredients, Provides a balanced caffeine experience, Contains a diverse range of beneficial plant compounds.
What foods pair well with Afternoon Delight Blend?
Afternoon Delight Blend pairs well with: Pastries and scones, Breakfast foods, Sandwiches, Biscuits, Toast with jam.