With similar growing and aging process, tea & tobacco are well-matched than you ever imagine. Tea enhances the existing flavors and balance the complexity of cigars. Here are some tea pairing suggestions we carefully crafted for you!
Tea pairing suggestions
#1 Longjing tea x H. Upmann Magnum 54
Longjing tea
Longjing tea is rounded and grassy, developed with mellow sweetness aftertaste. Therefore, matches well with the herbal and vegetal medium bodied cigars.
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H. Upmann Magnum 54
90 points, Cigar Aficionado
H. Upmann Magnum 54 is complex and elegant. Developed with lots of creaminess, cedar, sweetness, chocolate and hay notes. The aromas of the cigar do not overwhelm the softness of the tea.
#2 Da Hong Pao x Davidoff 702 Series Aniversario No. 3
Da Hong Pao
Da Hong Pao is categorized as part of Oolong family. It is famous for its earthy note with mild notes of brown sugar. The hidden notes of tobacco aftertaste showcase its great depth of character.
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Davidoff 702 Series Aniversario No. 3
91 points, Cigar Aficionado
The shiny and oily wrapper surrounds the creamy filler in a spicy sleeve. Full of rich and creamy notes of coffee, roasted nuts and spices. An unforgettable cigar which is highly sought-after collectible. Pair it with the premium Da Hong Pao to optimized the spiced notes and creaminess.
#3 Pu’erh tea x Trinidad Reyes
Pu’erh tea
Pu’erh is a Chinese black tea, comes with a delightful note of earthy, wood and leather aroma. Incredibly rich yet smooth.
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Trinidad Reyes
90 points, Cigar Aficionado
89 points, Halfwheel
Stronger than it looks, with leathery and herbal, hint of wood spicy notes of red pepper that pop unexpectedly. Perfect combination for after dinner or as your evening enjoyment. The flavors of cigar and tea will not be overwhelmed by the other.
#4 English breakfast tea x Plasencia Reserva Original Churchill
English breakfast tea
Encased with strong and robust undertone, a malty English breakfast tea is a tremendous way to balance the enjoyment of your sweet and pleasant cigar.
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Plasencia Reserva Original Churchill
86 points, Cigar Aficionado
Flavorsome enjoyment with enticing notes of nuts, fruits and caramel complimented with nuances of marzipan. The Plasencia Reserva Original Churchill is a sweet and pleasant morning smoke. If you take your tea with cream and honey, you’ll taste more sweetness in the cigar.
