Tea: Jun Chiyabari Nepalese Black Tea
A Black Tea from Imperial Tea Garden
| Brand: | Imperial Tea Garden |
| Style: | Black Tea |
| Region: | Nepal |
| Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
| Loose? | Loose |
| # Ratings: | 1 View All |
| Product page: | Jun Chiyabari Nepalese Black Tea |
Reviewer: Alex Zorach
✓ 1453 teas reviewed
✓ 501 of Black Tea
✓ 954 of Pure Tea (Camellia sinensis)
✓ 16 of Imperial Tea Garden
✓ 15 from Nepal
Review of Jun Chiyabari Nepalese Black Tea
August 3rd, 2011
| Aroma | Flavor | Value | Total |
| 8 of 10 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 80 of 100 |
| Excellent | Excellent | Good Value |
This is one of those elusive teas that I am often searching for, with a Darjeeling-like character but packing more of a punch.
Aroma Darjeeling-like, with a strong fruity, muscatel quality. A tad more cooling and less warming than a Darjeeling. Slightly fresher tones. Dark color but relatively light body. Very smooth flavor, a little bit dusty. Brews a rich, bronze-colored cup. Reminds me somewhat of the Himalayan blends from Upton Tea Imports.
This tea struck me as slightly strange the first time I drank it, but as I drink more of it, I come to like it more and more. It is almost like a good Bai Hao oolong, with some freshness and kick added to it. If you like Darjeelings but also like teas with a bit of bite, you may find that this one becomes a favorite.
A good price too for tea from Jun Chiyabari estate, which is relatively well-known and often tends to be on the pricier side.
