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drank Turzum Clonal Darjeeling Black Tea First Flush (Organic) by Golden Tips Teas
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This is the first flush SFTGFOP1 picked on Apr 3, 2015. 3g for 10oz of water, 90deg, for 3min.

First flush darjeelings are so unlike any other black tea out there. The dry leaf was a blend of green, grey and brown leaves, with an intensely floral aroma. The liquor is golden, also with a floral aroma. The flavour brings in more vegetal notes, like crisp cucumber and fresh peas. The overall impression is very airy and aromatic, light and fresh.

Flavors: Cucumber, Floral, Peas, Vegetal

Preparation
195 °F / 90 °C 3 min, 0 sec 3 g 10 OZ / 295 ML
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This tea sounds lovely. I really need to try more FF darjeelings. It can be so overwhelming to look at all the options and pick though.

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I have a bunch of What-cha darjeeling samples from ages ago (last year), plus all these Golden Tips samples that I’m trying to work my way through. I could probably send you some… :)

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This tea sounds lovely. I really need to try more FF darjeelings. It can be so overwhelming to look at all the options and pick though.

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I have a bunch of What-cha darjeeling samples from ages ago (last year), plus all these Golden Tips samples that I’m trying to work my way through. I could probably send you some… :)

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Well it has been over a year and everyone I know thinks my tea obsession is a bit out of hand, so… I guess I’m not a total newbie anymore. :)

I’m drinking a lot more pure tea these days, though I still love a good flavoured blend too. Current favourites: Chinese and Taiwanese blacks, fresh Chinese greens, oolongs both green and roasted, sheng puer.

I really love companies that buy directly from tea farmers, and have an emphasis on quality and sustainability. Favourites: Verdant, Whispering Pines, Eco Cha, White 2 Tea. I live in a small town in the middle of nowhere, so I buy almost all my tea online.

For hot tea, I’m usually brewing in either a 100ml gaiwan, or a 10oz mug with a steeping basket. For cold tea, I cold brew overnight in 500ml mason jars.

My cupboard on Steepster doesn’t include small samples, just the ones I have at least 15g of. So if you see something you’re interested in, I probably have enough to share. :)

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