“Second try, this time with a lower temperature thanks to the suggestion from Amy oh. Also this time I won’t let it cool off too much. I completely forgot I have a 3 page paper due tomorrow but I’ve...” Read full tasting note
“This tea’s leaves are a variety of green and brown shades – definitely a lighter Darjeeling, edging into Oolong levels of oxidation. They’re nice and large and unfold upon steeping. The liquor is a...” Read full tasting note
“This is a sample from Boychik’s Darjeeling Sampler. Thank you! I finally got the opportunity to try compare and try all 4 Upton Darjeelings together. This was the lightest of the 4 and the only...” Read full tasting note
“I drank a whole pot of this tea and just had nothing in particular to say about it. It seemed less complex and fruit forward than I’ve had with other Darjeelings. It seemed almost like a cross...” Read full tasting note
This 2012 offering has a light, fruity aroma which melds with almond notes. The cup has a clean, gentle astringency which is very pleasing by itself or with a buttery dessert. One of the best values in this price range we have seen this year.
Origin: India
Steeping Suggestions: –
Leaf Quantity: 2¼ g/cup
Water Temp: 212º (boiling)
Steep Time: 3 min.
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