I love a good Darjeeling, for I crave that muscatel flavor. I saw this and the main flavor notes were “muscatel”, so I knew that I needed to try it. The dry leaf are small dark green and silver curls and strands. They have a light white grape scent and some vegetal scents. I brewed these up western in my teapot. The liquor comes out a pale opaque bronze. The aroma from my cup is pure bliss. Then, I actually tasted it. I think this tea may have been idle too long, for the main flavors seem to be diminished. This brew had a spice and astringent background, and at the forefront, a light wood with almost sugarcane flavor. I did not catch any muscatel flavors. The brew was not airy and light. actually, it was quite firm for a first flush. This was a fairly decent tea, but it was not what I was expecting or looking for. I enjoyed what I had, but I will continue my search for the “champagne” I crave.
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Flavors: Astringent, Dry Grass, Spices, Sugar, Vegetal
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I do find that the first flush darjeelings, which I love, can lose something after a year.
Yeah, that’s what I suspected. I should have jumped on it earlier…
you must try this
http://happyearthtea.com/products/arya-ruby-darjeeling-first-flush-2015
it is like champagne
I am always on the hunt. I had one harvest that was unnamed/ unbranded darjeeling first flush, and it was oh so good. The taste was crisp and refreshing.
I’ll definitely check this out :) I’ve heard good things of this company.
wow they’re local for me!
you should go there. im so jelly!!!
they are on IG too.
I do find that the first flush darjeelings, which I love, can lose something after a year.
Yeah, that’s what I suspected. I should have jumped on it earlier…
you must try this
http://happyearthtea.com/products/arya-ruby-darjeeling-first-flush-2015
it is like champagne
I am always on the hunt. I had one harvest that was unnamed/ unbranded darjeeling first flush, and it was oh so good. The taste was crisp and refreshing.
I’ll definitely check this out :) I’ve heard good things of this company.
wow they’re local for me!
you should go there. im so jelly!!!
they are on IG too.