Afternoon Delight Blend
United Kingdom — Blend
Oxidation: full
Harvest: year-round
Tasting Profile
Smooth, mellow with floral notes
Refined, lighter than breakfast, floral
Medium-bodied, elegant
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
Caffeine Deep Dive
compared to coffee (95 mg)
Based on the FDA guideline of 400 mg/day, you can safely drink up to 9 cups per day.
Track your daily intake with the Caffeine Calculator →Serving Suggestions
Pairs Well With
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Nutrition Facts
Per 240ml serving
Per 240ml serving
| Calories | 2 kcal |
| Caffeine | 35-50 mg |
| L-Theanine | 5-10 mg |
| Polyphenols | 50-150 mg |
| Protein | 0.3 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 0.4 g |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Potassium | 20 mg |
| Magnesium | 3 mg |
| Calcium | 3 mg |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
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