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Steep time
5 minutes
Method: standard
Steeps
2
Recommended
Water temp
100°C
Adjust to taste
Leaf ratio
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Oxidation
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Caffeine
Medium
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Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.
Pairing: breakfast pastries, aged cheese, or dark chocolate
Amba Thieves Tea is a handmade, brisk black tea with a storied past. Years ago, at the Amba Tea Estate, all tea had to go to the owners. However, some ladies plucked the tea and then made a crude and strong black tea in their hut. They were "thieves." This tea willingly accepts milk and sugar. You'll find it lovely and lively.