Taylors of Harrogate Yorkshire Gold Loose Leaf, 8.8 Ounce (Pack of 3)

I first discovered Yorkshire tea at TJMaxx, of all places. They have an international foods section that features coffee, tea, sweets, spices, etc., and for a while you could easily find boxes of standard edition Yorkshire tea (the one with the prominent red band on it). I bought a box and enjoyed the tea, enough to buy it several times... until I found Yorkshire Gold.There's isn't a huge taste difference between the two teas. It is subtle, but enough that the nominal price difference makes it worth getting the Gold, IMHO. I'd characterize it being a little smoother and richer in taste.This is a perfect tea for someone who finds Lipton too "common and light", and Earl Grey just a bit too "strong" in flavor for an everyday tea. Yorkshire is very drinkable. I usually have it as my first large cup of tea for the day, sometimes taking a second cup. The caffeine content is wonderful--strong enough to perk up your mind and yet calm enough not to give an edgy feel the way coffee can when you've had too much of it.I also discovered that it makes a fabulous iced tea. It remains very smooth, if you brew it within 5~6 minutes. Be careful to measure the right amount for the pot, as it can get bitter if you use too much.So, after getting low on my latest bag of Yorkshire Gold, I came to find it offered here on Amazon for an amazingly great price. *3* bags for just under $25, and free shipping (if you buy another item to put it over $25). If you buy just one bag somewhere else, you'll pay a minimum of $17 with shipping. So, it's a no-brainer to buy here. :-)Only one caution: BE SURE to use a fine screen infuser with this tea. The leaves are chopped rather finely, almost like coffee grounds. So, they'll slip through teapot holes and get into your cup. But if anyone ever tells you that you should never brew tea with an infuser, don't believe it. I conducted some taste tests. I could NOT tell the difference. So, keep life simple and use an infuser or a fine mesh satchel. :-)

My usual breakfast brew was developing QC issues so after some 'research' I decided to try this as an alternative. Very happy with the results. Excellent flavor and will purchase again for sure.My only minor gripe is the fineness of the leaves - almost dust. I brew in a pot (warmed and dry) for 3-4 minutes before a stir and first pour through a strainer, topping up the pot for 2nd and 3rd pours.Strainer is mostly for peace of mind, I am used to the tea having settled well into the pot. With this tea some powder makes its way through the strainer. Not a big problem, just aesthetically less than perfect!

I have travelled throughout Europe and have tried my fair share of black teas. In my opinion this is the best everyday drinking black tea, especially for the price. This is heads and shoulders above PG Tips, Typhoo, or other "builder's teas". You may find more exquisite or complex black teas, but those are likely to be far more expensive and are more for special occasions and/or expanding your palette's repertoire.Flavor: It has a very nice balance, with a robust, full-bodied flavor, slightly malty, and not overly tannic/bitter (I never need to sweeten mine). The aroma is actually that of fresh black tea, and may be a pleasant surprise to those used to drinking tea bags of average quality.Leaf size: The leaves are fairly broken, and not as large/intact as those of Fortnum and Mason, but this doesn't significantly affect the flavor in my opinion.Brew color: This tea brews a beautiful deep reddish amber liquor that takes milk very well (if you're so inclined to add it).Side note: For those of you who know who the chef Alton Brown is, I recently found out that this is also his favorite black tea.

I've been going through several pounds of Yorkshire Gold tea every year, for many years. It's ruined me for drinking Lipton tea, and the cost per cup for Yorkshire Gold is a very affordable little luxury.Some tea fanatics complain that the leaves are cut too finely, but I don't mind. The tea brews quickly and the flavor is robust and rich. I typically brew this in a Rishi teapot (B008YDOKL0) which is actually a generous single serving tea mug.Don't try to go cheap and get the Yorkshire Red. There's a huge difference between red and gold. Go for the gold!

As tea goes, this is my favorite. It's not for the faint of heart and it will wake you up. Great after dinner with a touch of cream and sweetener, but caution...you may not retire early until you get accustom to the punch.Wonderful tea that I have enjoyed in the bag. The loose leaf works so well in my cheap drip coffee maker I was surprised. The thing is so slow that it steeps the tea nicely. Though not quite hot enough to make the "perfect cup" with efficiency, having the whole pot to enjoy first thing in the morning is awesome. I'm sure I'm breaking some tea brewing rules, but it works for me.

Taylors of Harrogate, Yorkshire Gold Tea, Loose Leaf, 8.8-Ounce Packages (Pack of 3)I have been drinking tea since I was five years old. I prefer full-bodied black or red teas, not herbal, not flowery. I discovered Yorkshire Gold about ten years ago but recently have had a difficult time finding it. Yorkshire Gold and Yorkshire have a robust taste, without any bitterness. It is a great tea for a cold winter day. I am really happy to know I can find it at Amazon.com.