Lipton - Bombay Bazaar

This is one I have been drinking for some time. It is a bag tea, but it comes in a pyramid shaped tea bag instead of the normal flat tea bags that most teas come in.

When you smell it the major flavor is of plum, which is also true in the cup.

From what I can tell ( the label is in Russian, will get my co-worker to translate at some point) it is a black tea with a spice mix, some form of Chai, but with a slightly different mix than some of the others.

Twinings - Voyage Indian Chai

I picked this tea up at the suppermarket in Hod Hasharon Israel. It ocmes in Tea bags (unlike some of the other loose teas I have been trying) which is ideal for drinking at home where I don't have a teapot for loose leaf.

It needs about 2-3 minutes before you add the milk, and then give it another minute or two.

The nose is rich with a nice flavor of spices. First taste is smooth and rich.

Twinings - Earl Grey Loose Leaf

Smooth, this one is a standbye that you can always count on for a good office pick me up. Bit of a chalky aftertaste though.

I tend to make it with milk and a bit of sugar in the cup.

I have to say I was very happy to find this at a local store. Twinings teas are not that common in Israel but Hetzi Hinam in Hod Hasharon and Anise in the Dizengoff center mall both cary this and English Breakfast at least.

Le Palais Des Thes - Chai

I first found Chai rather by accident a few years back when I bought a box of Wissotzky Chai Masala some years back not actually knowing what it was. 

This Chai is rather nice with milk, nice spices and a smooth taste with milk and a bit of sugar. 

On smelling the tea in the bag it has a rich texture. I can see whole cloves and some other spices.