Alghazaleen Tea - Pure Ceylon Black Loose Leaf Tea, 16 oz (454 g) Box

I lived in the Middle East and had the chance to sample many tea brands. Among them, the Two Ghazal brand—one of the most popular in the region—stands out for its consistent quality. Its bold, rich flavor lingers softly on the palate, reminiscent of gentle flowers. The tea’s pleasant aroma complements its deep brown color. A true test of quality tea is that it leaves no bitter aftertaste, and Two Ghazal passes with ease. I always steep it in a ceramic teapot, as metal can make tea taste bitter and alter its flavor. This tea uses rolled leaves rather than cut ones, which enhances its quality. I’m referring to the loose-leaf version, not the bagged tea. Enjoy!

I started drinking this tea while in Iraq. The tea that was delivered here (Texas) was just as fresh. It’s a bold hot tea but it makes excellent ice tea as well.

I read about Ceylon teas and wanted to explore what they were about. This Alghazaleen Tea, 100% Pure Ceylon Tea was a complete surprise in that it is far better than I expected. Rich flavor but not overpowering. Delightful color and easy drink-ability. If you want a tea that is outstanding and an amazing value for the price, please give this a try. This is the kind of tea where you put the loose tea in the cup and power boiling water over it. Let the tea settle to the bottom and then enjoy. If you are strictly a Tea Bag person, may I suggest one of those tea wire mesh balls so you don't need to worry about loose tea leaves in your tea. This is a great tea... you need to have a try.

This is a good quality tea from Sri Lanka, where the best black tea is grown! I found this particular tea to have a strong, robust flavor with plenty of caffeine. If you like your tea strong and black, this is the one for you! If you like your tea with sugar and milk, this one might also be perfect for you. It is just a bit too strong for me to drink it without the sugar and milk.

Ceylon tea has a unique smoky flavor. For someone like me who adds sugar to her tea/coffee, this one doesn't need it, proving that flavor matters. I use half a single-serving tea ball (the twisty kind that OXO sells--) and it does the trick on those days when my tummy can't take coffee. So glad it is selling on Amazon; I only found it in mideastern and international grocers where I live.

I am not an expert in teas, and my favorite black teas are Assam and Ceylon which are pretty close. This one is good and inexpensive, and the delivery took one day.

The recommended steep time of 5 mins produces a very strong and astringent (think persimmons) cup of tea. 1 min steep is more than enough for me. Surprisingly, this tea has little fragrance. I suspected old tea, but the best-by date is FEB 2021. Note: the best-by date is printed on the outside plastic wrapper instead of on the box.

Bad quality