Darjeeling Organic First Flush - Two Leaves and A Bud - Ratings & Reviews

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Darjeeling Organic First Flush - Organic

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Brand:	Two Leaves and A Bud
Style:	Darjeeling First Flush
Caffeine:	Caffeinated
Region:	Darjeeling, India
Loose/teabag:	Sachet
Product page:	Darjeeling Organic First Flush

Commercial Description:

Darjeeling Tea combines the delicate nature of green tea with the robust character of black teas. two leaves and a bud has found an Organic Darjeeling that is light in texture, but incredibly rich, with just a hint of sharpness. Darjeeling, India is known for producing complex teas, similar to a great wine in varying textures and flavors. This is the perfect afternoon tea, astringent and light in color. Great in the afternoon with or w/o milk.

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Total: 60/100 : Aroma: 6/10, Flavor: 3/5, Value: 3/5, Overall: 6/10

I initially liked the flavor of this tea, but the longer I sipped it the less I found it appealing. After brewing it for about 3 minutes I found that it had a sweet taste and was light when I began drinking it. As time passed and I continued drinking it, the flavor became more and more bitter and left a heavy taste in my mouth. Overall I liked the tea and would probably drink it again despite it's bitterness, but I definitely wouldn't say it's my favorite.

Total: 53/100 : Aroma: 6/10, Flavor: 3/5, Value: 2/5, Overall: 5/10

This tea has a sort of vegetable-like aroma that I don't like much. It's interesting, though. It has a kind of peachy flavor. I'm not a big fan of fruity teas, so I don't like it a lot, but it's okay. I added cream and sugar.

Total: 73/100 : Aroma: 7/10, Flavor: 4/5, Value: 3/5, Overall: 8/10

This is probably the best Darjeeling I've had in a tea bag...and better than some loose-leaf ones I've tried.

Fairly light, but still with some bite. This is the sort of Darjeeling tea that I like. The aroma has some interesting complexity and is hard to describe. It's a bit like Jasmine rice, and has a high-grown character. Less fruity than most Darjeeling. This is one tea where the flavor sinks to the bottom of the cup. Oolong-like, light in color as well...the brewed leaf also has a much greener color than most black tea.

I recommend brewing for the full four minutes, recommended by Two Leaves and a Bud. Some of the interesting qualities in the aroma come out only after a longer steeping.

This tea is expensive, however. Even buying in quantity, it is at least 35 cents a cup. You can make a second infusion, stretching it a little further. But for this price you can purchase truly outstanding loose teas, including first flush Darjeelings.

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