(1st steep: 4 min) This is the most unusual Darjeeling I have ever tasted. I had to go back an reassure myself that it was indeed a black tea. It looks and smells like many of the Japanese green teas I have had and enjoyed in the past. The aroma is very grassy and vegetal with a a very slight sulfur finish. These aromas carried over into the tea’s flavor. Very solid cut grass and green leafy vegetables, like spinach or kale. The is a slight pine and orange pith finish. Very interesting and unique. I am looking forward to the second steep.
(2nd steep: 4 min 30 sec) Much of the cut grass aroma is toned down, but there is still a solid vegetal presence. I will say that the flavor of the tea has changed and reduced the cut grass flavor cute a bit. It and the strong green leafy vegetable have been balanced with a malt and slight chocolate flavor. Which doesn’t sound like it should taste good, but it is quite pleasant. The tea finishes smoothly with almost no drying in the mouth.
Flavors: Chocolate, Grass, Kale, Malt, Pine, Spinach
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You must try the Castleton First Flush and Margaets hope First flush.
A lot of the flavor depends on the flush as well.
Iam sure you will love the First Flush since it is more flavory, nice in leaf appearance and light n colour.
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You must try the Castleton First Flush and Margaets hope First flush.
A lot of the flavor depends on the flush as well.
Iam sure you will love the First Flush since it is more flavory, nice in leaf appearance and light n colour.
hmmm you can try them at udyantea.com they provide it at very competitive prices.