Our Darjeeling is a 1st flush, from the Goomtee Estate.
Lot Notes. Harvested in Spring 2024. Tea is classed as a black.
Tea Facts. Tea is grown on steep slopes in the Muscatel Valley division. The estate's elevation ranges from 3,120 to 6,000 ft.
Taste Profile. Leaves open to fruity notes. Notes of honey, citrus, and grapes. Very long finish.
Brewing suggestions. Tea does well with water just short of boiling. Use 3 grams in water 195-205 F steeped for 2.5 - 3 minutes to yield a round and full flavor.
BLACK TEA
3 grams/1 teaspoon per 6 ounces of water
195° - 205° F
2 Minutes
Black tea is a leaf that has been fully oxidized. This rigorous oxidization produces a tea of hearty rich flavors while reducing its astringency and bringing out a natural sweetness.
Flavors will range from bright, brisk, peppery, clean, and smoky to aromatic, bold, malty, nutty, spicy, and sweet. Blacks are known for long, delicately aromatic, and comforting aftertastes. Note, they are often enjoyed with milk or sweetener.
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Darjeeling
There are many teas, which say Darjeeling, and they are not all created equal. I've become enamored by Darjeeling tea from Germany. However, this Darjeeling is a very suitable replacement and easier to get. This is best Darjeeling I've found in the U.S.
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Darjeeling
I was looking for a good Darjeeling and found this at Silk Road which turned out to be an excellent tea.
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Great Darjeeling
Received just what I expected. Great taste and tea
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Delicious black tea.
Darjeeling is one of my favorite black teas, but not all are of the same quality. Silk Road's Darjeeling is flavorful with a nice balance of smoothness and astringency.
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A great all around black tea.
This is a pleasing tea. I like it with a bit of honey (Locally sourced from here in Arizona). If you like iced tea this is also a great choice.