Lord Ripon, thank you
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I am humbled buy your generosity. I can't thank you enough for these wonderful selections of fine tea. I shall brew a cup tomorrow and post my thoughts. This will be the first time brewing tea without using a "tea bag". I'm also looking forward to pairing the black tea with some ISOM and NC and seeing what happens. This is to me one of the best parts of this hobby; finding complimentary food and drinks that enhance the experience of each other. Thank you again for getting me started on this new journey. 
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- Straight which can be bitter if you over brew them
- with little milk and a pinch of sugar(some people hate sugar)
Supreme breakfast and Golden blends are English style blends and they are full bodied tea so a little milk and sugar will compliment nicely. Please use 1 tsp per English cup and brew them 2-3 minutes depends on your taste buds. High grade tea requires spring water which means less minerals or soft water. It is a process so do not be disappointed if it turn out little bitter. You will make the perfect cuppa within couple brews.
Here is a BBC link: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk/3016342.stm
If you use milk and sugar, smoke a spicy Maduro or Habano. The Chocolate Mint tea will go well with a sweet-spicy Cameroon or Connecticut. Specially bitter Connecticut. The Chocolate-mint will compliment and balance it nicely. If you want to drink the tea straight then please brew it with less tea and less time to keep the body weak and avoid tannins.
All of these blends will go well with any meal. The Supreme breakfast blend has a nice fruity, chocolaty bitter taste- perfect breakfast blend with toasts, eggs, ham and jam. The Golden blend is more earthy, fruity, creamy texture. The Chocolate Mint is great when you come home after work and have a cup before your supper.
I grew up in English-oriental culture and drink various tea before and after meals. On top of that, I also enjoy afternoon tea with little snacks between launch and supper. In the weekend High tea with heavy finger foods. Tea is part of my daily life.
Tea is a powerful medicine prevents oral cancer. Since I am a smoker, tea also gives me additional protection though there is no guarantee LOL. Finally, please enjoy your tea just the way you like it. There is no perfect rules.
Have fun and enjoy the world of premium tea. Once you are accustomed with fine teas, there no way to drink tea bags just as cigar.
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