Tea: Barnesbeg Estate FTGFOP1 First Flush (DJ-6)
A Darjeeling First Flush from Upton Tea Imports
This tea has been retired/discontinued.
| Brand: | Upton Tea Imports |
| Style: | Darjeeling First Flush |
| Region: | Darjeeling, India |
| Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
| Loose? | Loose |
| # Ratings: | 1 View All |
Reviewer: Alex Zorach
Member since Sep, 2009
✓ 1453 teas reviewed
✓ 19 of Darjeeling First Flush
✓ 66 of Darjeeling Black Tea
✓ 173 of Upton Tea Imports
✓ 78 from Darjeeling, India
✓ 209 from India
✓ 1453 teas reviewed
✓ 19 of Darjeeling First Flush
✓ 66 of Darjeeling Black Tea
✓ 173 of Upton Tea Imports
✓ 78 from Darjeeling, India
✓ 209 from India
Review of Barnesbeg Estate FTGFOP1 First Flush (DJ-6)
December 23rd, 2009
| Aroma | Flavor | Value | Total |
| 7 of 10 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 80 of 100 |
| Very Good | Excellent | Outstanding |
This tea has a much greener character, to the point it's barely recognizable as a "black tea", except for some lingering tones in the aftertaste. The cup is a gold color like a darker green tea or lighter oolong. Clean, fresh, a bit mild...I can see what Upton says about the notes of citrus and mint.
Extremely reasonable price for a tea of this complexity. I found Upton's brewing recommendations to work well...you can get away with brewing a little longer and using a little less leaf. This is a smooth tea and it does not acquire many unpleasant qualities if steeped a bit longer.
