Which Darjeeling tea is best?
I’ve been using Jing’s Tea-iere, which I highly recommend).
- Glenburn King, Vahdam Indian Teas (First Flush 2017)
- Rohini ‘Jethi Kupi’, Pekoe Tea (First Flush 2017)
- Jungpana Estate, Teafields (Second Flush)
- Balasun Estate Himalayan Muscatel, Upton Tea Imports (Second Flush)
- Himalayan First Flush, Tea in the City.
What is special about Darjeeling tea?
The unique flavor of Darjeeling comes from Chinese tea genetics mixing with Indian terroir—plus the intricacies of harvesting and processing. It’s lighter and less astringent than most black tea, but more layered and complex than most greens.
Is Darjeeling tea the same as Earl GREY?
We use their Premium Darjeeling (which is a blend of their 2nd flush and Autumnal teas) and add natural bergamot oil. The resulting cup has the distinctive citrus characteristics of a classic Earl Grey tea along with the underlying delicate Darjeeling taste.
Does Darjeeling have bergamot?
About Darjeeling Bergamot: Darjeelings are known for their light black tea character and pleasant aftertaste dryness. Pair it with the citrusy Bergamot, and what you get is a refreshing combination.
How expensive is Darjeeling tea?
Darjeeling tea is also one of the world’s most expensive – some of it has fetched prices of up to $850 (£647) per kg. The tea is also India’s first Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) product.
Is Darjeeling tea made from Assam or sinensis?
sinensis, rather than the large-leaved Assam plant (C. sinensis var. assamica). Traditionally, Darjeeling tea is made as black tea; however, Darjeeling oolong and green teas are becoming more commonly produced and easier to find, and a growing number of estates are also producing white teas.
How many tea estates are there in Darjeeling?
There are 87 tea estates (also called “tea gardens”) in the Darjeeling hills that have been accorded the right to label its produce as “Darjeeling Tea” by the Tea Board of India.
What is the difference between Darjeeling tea and oolong tea?
Lower-elevation gardens can produce teas of similar appearance, but the flavour differs greatly from the main characteristics of oolong tea. Darjeeling oolong teas are made from finely plucked leaves, usually two leaves and a bud, and are sometimes withered naturally in sun and air.
What is the history of Darjeeling in India?
Darjeeling’s population had grown from less than a 100 in the 1830s to 95,000 people with 100 tea gardens in 1885, predominately Indian Gorkha and Lepcha migrants from Nepal and Sikkim, as the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, the use of steamships and the Suez Canal reduced shipping times.