July 26, 2012
Michael Harney rates many of our teas on three attributes. A rating of 0 indicates the tea has none of that particular characteristic, and a rating of 5 indicates that it is a primary characteristic.
Briskness refers to a tea’s ability to make your mouth pucker, also known as astringency. Some astringency makes tea brisk & desirable (like white wine). Too much briskness can be a problem, but may be controlled by reducing the brewing time.
Body refers to whether or not a tea feels thick in the mouth such as Assam or light such as a white tea. Sometimes this body comes from dissolved solids from the leaves like the Assam, and sometimes it is from all the amino acids like Ichiban Sencha.
Aroma refers to whether or not the tea has a pleasant smell, often the most prized part of tea. That makes sense, since humans can smell much better than we can taste. Sometimes the pleasant smell is teased out of the tea leaf by a skilled tea maker, sometimes it is flavor blended in here by our blenders.
Lapsang Souchong & Ginger Liquorice Tea Marinade 
Loose Tea, Tea Bags or Tea Sachets? 
Harney & Sons Tasting Rooms 
Brewing Instructions 
John Harney’s Answers to Common Tea Questions 
Chinese method of fixing green tea 
Seven Cardinal Sins 
Basics of Tea 
Our Tradition of Tea 
Mother’s Day Weekend in Millerton! 
Harney & Sons has been in the business of gourmet tea for over 25 years.
We make our teas for the enjoyment of our customers and take pride in meeting and exceeding their expectations from every cup of tea. Our selection is large, and includes many customer favorites including green tea, black tea, and white tea. We also have a selection of tea gifts for all kinds of occasions, including of course, end of year Holiday Gifts.
