Tea: Barnesbeg Estate FTGFOP1 First Flush (DJ-6)

A Darjeeling First Flush from Upton Tea Imports

This tea has been retired/discontinued.

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Brand:Upton Tea Imports
Style:Darjeeling First Flush
Region:Darjeeling, India
Caffeine:Caffeinated
Loose?Loose
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Review of Barnesbeg Estate FTGFOP1 First Flush (DJ-6)

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7 of 105 of 55 of 580 of 100
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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.

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