Ahmad Tea Black Tea, Ceylon Opa Loose Leaf, 454g - Caffeinated & Sugar-Free

An Ahmad tea customer describes the tea's origin, elaborating on the OPA grading of tea leaf, and notes that her experience was that larger leaf tea has a stronger flavor. The company has confirmed that this tea can be used for kombucha, and it is loose leaf tea containing caffeine. In addition, this tea does not contain any flavorings that could inactivate kombucha bacteria. Another customer reviewer compared this tea favorably with other blends and leaves, citing the tea's pleasant aroma and bold, smooth flavor. The packaging date for one customer was 01/08/2013 with best by date of 01/08/2016 for one box, and for another customer it is packaged between 5/3/2019-5/3/2022. The tea leaves were found large and unfurl nicely, the taste was big and bold, and perceived to be under sweetened, best taken hot or cold with a bit of cream. There were a couple of mixed reviews, with one customer complaining the taste was flat even with varying amounts of tea and time of brewing, whilst another found it "much worse than other Ahmad Tea blends".