7 Tasting Notes
Malty and hearty. I’ve never tried this tea black, as when I first tried it I was not experimental with how I took my tea, but it is certainly delicious with half-and-half and a pinch of sugar. In this sense, I find it very coffee-esque. I would certainly purchase this tea again.
Preparation
3 min, 30 sec
Steep to taste. This tea is fine steeped for less than a minute if you’re in a rush, or as long as you like when you’re lazy and leave the bag in the cup (though i would recommend 1-3 minutes, as steeping it too long gives it a bitter note). Great with or without sugar or milk. Spicy and sweet and absolutely fabulous. 100 rating; one of my favorite teas. I could only get mine in Peru but I’m sure you can get it at Latin American groceries.
Preparation
2 min, 0 sec
Try Darjeeling the First Flush or Darjeeling the Second Flush from Lupicia teas. It’s a significant improvement and much more pleasant than Twinings’ version.
In most cases, loose leaf is preferable. I would recommend ordering some sample Darjeelings from Upton or Adagio, which are much less expensive than Indian vendors, due to shipping fees.