“ ~Phenomenal Autumnal Darjeeling~ I am a huge fan of 3rd Flush & this delivers all the delectable notes of muscatel raisin, honey and earthiness. ”
May 14th '24
“ Hard to describe muscatel leathery aromas were noted in my communiTEA packet.
I had 3.57 grams of tea, enough for a medium strength 14 ounce steep. I steep Darjeelings at 200°F for three minutes, when most of the leaves have fallen to the bottom of my steeper.
When hot, mild toasty and unsweetened dark cocoa flavors were noted. No sugar was added,
When warm, moderate spicy tastes were noted on the front of my tongue. Moderate muscatel raisin flavors were noted. Mild anise/licorice flavors were present.
A mild bitterness and astringency was noted towards finish. (3 mins @ 200F, no sugar) ”
May 14th '24
“ Like architecture
You can walk by and miss it
Sipping too quickly
But if you slow down
Complexity emerges
Artistry is seen
(Haiku Review) ”
May 14th '24
“ I'm enjoying this tea - it's robust and complex and a little bit mineral. I would not have picked out the flavour profiles in the description on my own, but they fit well. There's a touch of figgy character, as another reviewer noted, and definitely the honeyed quality. Others have mentioned that this holds up well to multiple steeps, so I will resteep it and see how the experience changes. Steeped 3 min @ 195º. ”
May 14th '24
“ An outstanding Autumnal Darjeeling sip that was very sweet, almost the point of being a dessert tea! Very strong notes of honey and a bit of fruitiness. I had two co-workers try it, including one from India, and they both loved it. The one from India said it reminded him of the tea he used to get back home. I gaiwan brewed this for 6 steeps and it was still putting out great flavor. An excellent tea! ”
Jan 17th '24
“ This Indian Darjeeling is a very pleasant tea from this region. It works very well for gongfu brewing, which brings out more flavors profiles with each steep (good for 4-5 for me). A very nice choice for those who prefer pure teas, as I do. ” (3 mins @ 185°F)
May 13th '22
