Tea: Darjeeling (Loose)
A Darjeeling Black Tea from Ahmad Tea
| Brand: | Ahmad Tea |
| Style: | Darjeeling Black Tea |
| Region: | Darjeeling, India |
| Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
| Loose? | Loose |
| # Ratings: | 5 View All |
| Product page: | Darjeeling (Loose) |
Reviewer: E. Alex Gerster
✓ 66 teas reviewed
✓ 1 of Darjeeling Black Tea
✓ 24 of Black Tea
✓ 4 of Ahmad Tea
✓ 1 from Darjeeling, India
✓ 5 from India
Review of Darjeeling (Loose)
October 15th, 2011
| Aroma | Flavor | Value | Total |
| 8 of 10 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 87 of 100 |
| Excellent | Good | Outstanding |
Note: This is for the loose leaf version of this tea>
There are many cheap Darjeeling teas out there, but I doubt you will find one this good at this price. I picked up 10 ounces for less that $5 at my local Indian Grocery, and was pleasantly surprised. Good flavor and just the right hint of muscatel in the very pleasant aroma. The tea leaves are not the highest quality, but what a value for the price of a loose leaf Darjeeling.
A good tea to pair with an Indian meal. I should mention that you should never steep this tea for more than 3 minutes. The tin says steep for 5 to 7 minutes, but this will be a bitter brew that looses any of the delicate nuances. Maybe it is this way for their Russian clientele who use this more in a samovar — and thin the tea as needed.
