Thurbo Estate FTGFOP1 Tip/Cl. First Flush (DJ-21) (TD89)

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Black Tea
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Indian Black Tea
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205 °F / 96 °C 3 min, 0 sec

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  • “Just got home from a long weekend at Harbin Hot Springs and I thought I’d relax with a nice cup of tea. This is one of the 2012 ff samples I got from Upton, tried to restrain myself this year and...” Read full tasting note
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From Upton Tea Imports

Description:
A light golden cup with a distinctive aroma containing sweet melon notes, like honeydew. This selection boasts an elegant bold leaf which unfurls in the cup to reveal abundant intact buds and shoots.
Origin:
India

Steeping Suggestions: -
Leaf Quantity: 2¼ g/cup
Water Temp: 212º (boiling)
Steep Time: 3 min.

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Just got home from a long weekend at Harbin Hot Springs and I thought I’d relax with a nice cup of tea.

This is one of the 2012 ff samples I got from Upton, tried to restrain myself this year and did not buy any full sizes.

I smelled the leaves after steeping and they are so incredibly fragrant and fresh. The cup brews up to be a light orange and I am definitely getting the melon-like sweetness they claimed along with a slight nuttiness that reminds me of almonds or white chocolate. Excellent to sip on plain, needs no sugar at all and putting milk into this would be a crime. Totally devoid of astringency and almost broth like in texture.

When it comes to darjeelings people seem to either love them or hate them, but to me this is like a little bit of heaven in a cup!

I hope all my Steepster friends in the US had a great Memorial day weekend.

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205 °F / 96 °C 3 min, 0 sec
Doug F

I agree. A great first flush is nature’s poetry.

TeaBrat

@Doug – did you get any 2013 ffs?

Nicole

Wait, so you went somewhere to relax and you need to relax? How stressed were you?! :)

TeaBrat

@Nicole – I need constant relaxation and pampering! :-P

Doug F

Amy, not yet. I felt guilty that I still have a decent amount from last year. Also, according to Upton, there was high demand, resulting in some really high prices.

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