Every English morning begins with the same ritual: the whistling kettle, the warming cup, the silence before the first sip. On the table, the teapot commands its tranquil presence. Early Morning Broken Bio unfurls its brew, a rare blend of three lands and three eras. Much more than a morning tea… a journey around the world in a few moments of steam.
The framework comes from Assam. In the Brahmaputra Valley, between the Himalayas to the north and the Shillong Ranges to the south, the thick leaves soak up the light and tropical rain. Grown in certified organic gardens, they offer a sincere, raw power, free from any artifice. Their dark infusion, nourished by a generous malt, embodies the strength of the morning. This was the first British triumph over the Chinese monopoly, the birth of an independent taste, forged by hand and courage.
This vigor is matched by the clarity of Ceylon. On the high plateaus of Nuwara Eliya, perched at nearly 2,000 meters altitude in the central mountains of Sri Lanka, the high-altitude winds shape teas that are more vibrant and crisp. Here too, the plantations are cultivated according to organic farming principles, demonstrating a rare commitment on an island where tea is a national treasure. These bold leaves bring a tension and freshness to the blend that awakens the palate. This is the audacious element of the blend, the echo of an island that has been reborn by reinventing the art of tea cultivation.
Then China completes the circle. From the Yunnan region and the southwestern plateau, particularly the provinces of Yunnan and Anhui, its ancient gardens, also cultivated organically, lend their suppleness and wisdom to the whole. Yunnan, this tropical region of the southwest where monsoons and varying altitudes intertwine, possesses thousand-year-old tea trees whose wisdom transcends centuries. Through them, harmony is achieved, sharp edges soften, and memory surfaces. In each leaf, the echo of patience and knowledge.
Thus, power, vivacity, and depth are balanced: three voices, one harmony. And, true to English tradition, the eternal question arises: should the milk be poured before or after the tea? It doesn't matter, as long as one maintains the correct gesture: that of taking the time.
In Betjeman & Barton's collection of blends, Early Morning Broken Organic is among the most full-bodied and invigorating. Each organic origin enhances its refinement, each cup reveals its true character: that of a frank, vibrant tea, and a morning full of promise.
