Scotch and Abram's Evening Embrace is an afternoon and evening blend that takes a different approach - black tea and green tea blended together rather than a single base. The green tea lightens the body and softens the tannins, lending a fresh, clean quality to the cup that the black tea alone wouldn't deliver. The result is a light bodied cup with a subtle muscatel character - that hint of grape-like sweetness associated with high quality Darjeeling - and a floral finish that feels gentle and refined rather than bold. Light bodied, floral, and quietly complex with a fresh, clean finish. The kind of cup that works when you want something more interesting than a standard black tea but don't want something heavy in the evening. Best drunk without milk to appreciate the full character of the blend. How to brew the perfect cup Use water just off the boil - around 90°C rather than a full rolling boil to protect the green tea. Use one heaped teaspoon per cup. Steep for 3 to 4 minutes. Don't over-steep - the green tea turns bitter quickly. Drink it without milk - the floral and muscatel character comes through best without it. How does it compare? Similar character: Scotch and Abram's Big Ben Similar muscatel notes: Taylors Afternoon Darjeeling Bolder base: Scotch and Abram's English Breakfast Scotch and Abram's Big Ben shares the same black and green tea blend with jasmine petals - similar concept, different botanical character. Taylors Afternoon Darjeeling shares the same subtle muscatel quality and light, refined character. English Breakfast is the step up if you want a fuller, bolder cup from the same brand.
