Thanks Sil for this sample.
Drinking this at work today. It’s really light, both in color and flavor. Doesn’t look like a black tea to me, it’s the color of apple juice. Not sure if the color is influencing the taste, but I think it tastes light and fruity too.
It’s not so much that I dislike this, it’s more that it’s not what I expect out of a black tea.
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yeah, first flush darjeelings are kind of like a cross between green and black tea to me.
Always happy to try new teas, but this one is not for me. I’ve pretty much given up on Darjeelings. Don’t think they are my favorite blacks….
you’re certainly not alone, seems a very common take on Steepster. and you definitely know you’ve given them a fair shake! helps to cross stuff off the endless list, i think.
i’ve had a couple darjeelings that were like OMG WOW but 90% of them are disappointing because i want them to be black teas…which they really aren’t.
And that’s fine – them not really being black teas (that hurts my head but will accept the theory), but I want them to be black, because I LIKE black teas. If they are sort of a green/black cross, and green isn’t my favorite – I’m ok with crossing them off the list and sticking to things that are more in my favorite profile. :))
yeah, i tend to think of first flushes much like the greener end of the spectrum of oolongs (even though each’s unusual lightness is for different reasons). i’ve noticed both are divisive, heh.
Once in awhile I find one that is enjoyable enough as an afternoon kind of thing, but not enjoyable enough to purchase.
yeah, first flush darjeelings are kind of like a cross between green and black tea to me.
Always happy to try new teas, but this one is not for me. I’ve pretty much given up on Darjeelings. Don’t think they are my favorite blacks….
you’re certainly not alone, seems a very common take on Steepster. and you definitely know you’ve given them a fair shake! helps to cross stuff off the endless list, i think.
i’ve had a couple darjeelings that were like OMG WOW but 90% of them are disappointing because i want them to be black teas…which they really aren’t.
And that’s fine – them not really being black teas (that hurts my head but will accept the theory), but I want them to be black, because I LIKE black teas. If they are sort of a green/black cross, and green isn’t my favorite – I’m ok with crossing them off the list and sticking to things that are more in my favorite profile. :))
yeah, i tend to think of first flushes much like the greener end of the spectrum of oolongs (even though each’s unusual lightness is for different reasons). i’ve noticed both are divisive, heh.
Once in awhile I find one that is enjoyable enough as an afternoon kind of thing, but not enjoyable enough to purchase.