G. L. Pease Chelsea Morning
(3.44)
Sweet red and bright Virginias, fragrant Orientals, a bit of rich Cyprus latakia, and just a pinch of perique. The leaf is blended in layers, briefly pressed, then sliced and tumbled into ribbons. Lively and engaging, with a subtle fruitiness, and an elegant, creamy texture, it's a great bowl to accompany the morning cup.
Notes: Chelsea Morning was introduced in October, 2009.
Details
| Brand | G. L. Pease |
| Series | Old London Series |
| Blended By | Gregory Pease |
| Manufactured By | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 2 ounce tin, 8 ounce tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.44 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 51 - 60 of 162 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 27, 2020 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Wow, I love this blend. It’s spicy from the orientals and perique, with a nice fruity, smoky background. I love the cut, which can be easily rubbed out a bit further for more even, steady burn. No bite or ashy flavor even when a bit hasty with the smoke. Another example of Latakia being used as a light condiment with extraordinary success. The light smoke/leather background is stunning in the effect it has in adding depth to the Va’s and orientals. Forget the name and references to morning, this is a top shelf all day light Latakia blend. You could be vehemently opposed to Latakia, and find something to enjoy in Chelsea Morning. Won’t bludgeon your taste buds and spoil your tongue from appreciating any subsequent bowls of more delicate blends. Well done in this one, I will be rotating this with Squadron Leader when the mood is right for a bit of smoke/spice. If you’re a veteran or beginner, you can’t miss with this blend.
Pipe Used:
But choquin billiard
PurchasedFrom:
Tobacco pipes
Age When Smoked:
1 year
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 28, 2020 | Mild | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Smooth and creamy, little spicy and nutty flavor. Not lat bomb but still enjoyable EM, the perique works well with others. Not my favorite GL Pease but worth to buy.
Pipe Used:
Peterson Aran
PurchasedFrom:
Dubini
Age When Smoked:
2
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 23, 2020 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
This was the second non brazilian tobacco I ever smoked and it became my favorite smoke by now. The tin smell is more latakia oriented, but when you lit the bowl this magically swifts into a sweet virginia base with a perfect dose of spicing in the head. Beautiful and complex with a nice pletora of flavours in each smoke.
The perfect dose of latakia and oriental spice and the not so sweet virginias makes this an awesome mild but not by any means bland or sugary smoke.
The perfect dose of latakia and oriental spice and the not so sweet virginias makes this an awesome mild but not by any means bland or sugary smoke.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 03, 2019 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
If i have one significant flaw with my palette It surely has to be my intolerance to latakia.. however.. as a condiment it doesn't always bother me and sometimes just works well in a blend.. Chelsea Morning is the type of virginia/oriental dominated English that I tend to go for.. the latakia is almost like an afterthought of smokiness in this blend.. the orientals and Virginia intermingle so nicely and the inclusion of perique gives a very perky and satisfying retrohale.. the whole experience is wonderful and clearly well blended as most pease blends are.. There is subtle fruitiness, creaminess, pleasant sour/sweetness and the hard to describe floral incense that orientals tend to provide.. an invigorating and pleasant blend.. and finally an English I can fully appreciate.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 26, 2019 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Nice tin note, burns well. There's a lot going on here, but there's an unpleasant bitterness that kind of drowns out the creamy/sweet/smoky parts. I'm hoping 6 months or a year will smooth it out and allow the components to mesh better as it's a little rougher than what I want in an English.
EDIT, 10/07/19: I'm smoking this blend in a MM Marcus. The bitterness is mostly gone, leaving behind the sweet/creamy smoky parts, and I'm enjoying it a lot more. Maybe it's the pipe, or my palate was off the last couple times I smoked it. I'm adding a star.
EDIT, 10/07/19: I'm smoking this blend in a MM Marcus. The bitterness is mostly gone, leaving behind the sweet/creamy smoky parts, and I'm enjoying it a lot more. Maybe it's the pipe, or my palate was off the last couple times I smoked it. I'm adding a star.
Pipe Used:
Pete System 302, MM Charles Town Cobbler & Marcus
PurchasedFrom:
smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
6 months
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 31, 2019 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
Chelsea Morning: A bright English blend
The Virginia varietals are primarily sweet, then tangy, with some grassy-bright notes. The Cyprian latakia comes next in flavors with its normal cedar-smokiness. I appreciate how Mr. Pease added enough latakia to hold your interest every puff, though it balances well with the Virginias and oriental leaf. The orientals add a pleasant dry quality and a little sourness to the smoke. There is a whisper of perique present, which adds a little complexity (specifically a fermented quality) to the blend. This is my favorite middle-of-the-road English blend. Usually, I find similar blends to lack depth or flavor, but Chelsea Morning can keep my interest.
The Virginia varietals are primarily sweet, then tangy, with some grassy-bright notes. The Cyprian latakia comes next in flavors with its normal cedar-smokiness. I appreciate how Mr. Pease added enough latakia to hold your interest every puff, though it balances well with the Virginias and oriental leaf. The orientals add a pleasant dry quality and a little sourness to the smoke. There is a whisper of perique present, which adds a little complexity (specifically a fermented quality) to the blend. This is my favorite middle-of-the-road English blend. Usually, I find similar blends to lack depth or flavor, but Chelsea Morning can keep my interest.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 02, 2019 | Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This was the first tobacco I bought after reading reviews here. I concur with others who find this a tasty, interesting blend. I plan to always have it in my repertoire. I'm a newbie (see my profile), so I'll leave it at that.
Update, Aug. 20/19. This has become my favorite tobacco after trying 20 or so. When I can't decide what to load up, it never fails.
Update, Aug. 20/19. This has become my favorite tobacco after trying 20 or so. When I can't decide what to load up, it never fails.
Pipe Used:
Falcon, cob
PurchasedFrom:
4noggins
Age When Smoked:
new from tin
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 28, 2019 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
"Sweet red and bright Virginias, fragrant Orientals, a bit of rich Cyprus latakia, and just a pinch of perique" . . . "Zesty, smooth, full of flavour".
The above sums up Chelsea Morning perfectly. I cannot discern or detect any faults or flaws with this Pease blend. Impeccably unimpeachable. Highly recommended English/Balkan blend.
The above sums up Chelsea Morning perfectly. I cannot discern or detect any faults or flaws with this Pease blend. Impeccably unimpeachable. Highly recommended English/Balkan blend.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 15, 2018 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
First off I'd like to say this was a very pleasant surprise compared to the other English blends I've smoked from the old London series. Unlike Meridian Gaslight Lagonda the Latakia is not as pronounced. At first light the first thing that jumped out at me was the red Virginia. There is a spiciness that seems always present . My pallet is not as refined as many of the other reviewers so I can't say if it's coming from the reds, orientals for the perique but it's always there except for the moments when I think the orientals really show themselves. Like I mentioned before the Latakia isn't as in your face but is always in the background and I find it a nice change of pace from the other blends in this series I've tried. I recommend this to any fan of the old London series and anyone how is looking for a more milder Latakia experience.
Pipe Used:
MM country gentlemen
PurchasedFrom:
Local brick and mortar
Age When Smoked:
Fresh from tin
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 19, 2018 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
This one will improve with age for sure. However, the tin I smoked was about 1 year in the cellar and it was still too sharp for my taste. I will jar it and revisit down the road.
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