Malachi McCormick

A close-up of loose black tea leaves with a cup of brewed tea above, showcasing rich amber color.

Black tea tin featuring "Malachi McCormick's Decent Tea" label with a teapot graphic and decorative design.

41655 Black Tea

Malachi McCormick

Name: Malachi McCormick
Brand: Harney & Sons Fine Teas
SKU: 41655
Price: 32.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.85 (575 reviews)

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Description

We created Malachi McCormick, a black tea blend of Assam and Keemun, to honor its namesake, an Irish author and small-press publisher. Though his handmade book A Decent Cup of Tea is diminutive, Malachi McCormick's words speak volumes concerning the difficulty of finding well-prepared tea in hotels. "Malachi," as this tea has come to be known among its many fans, has long since become a favorite morning or afternoon cup. The 8 oz. and the 4 oz. loose tea tins still feature their original hand-drawn label design.

Brewing at a Glance

Caffeine: Caffeinated
Water Temperature: 212°F
Steep Time: 4 to 5 minutes
Flavor Notes: The unpretenious flavors of muted dark honey and unsweetened cocoa. It is perfectly suited for milk (and more than a splash) and sugar.

Mike's Rating

1 Briskness

3 Body

2 Aroma

Details: In the 1980's, John Harney was at the barricades of the tea revolution. When Malachi McCormick published (on his tiny press) A Decent Cup of Tea, John fell in love with this fellow traveler. Together, they did a few tea projects; one was this tea. It has been described as "a pure and simple tea that is unpretentious and affordable."