Darjeeling Thurbo DJ-19 1st Flush

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Rating

80 / 100

Calculated from 4 Ratings
Tea type
Black Tea
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Ingredients
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Flavors
Drying, Floral, Herbaceous, Muscatel, Peach, Stonefruit
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Caffeine
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Certification
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Typical Preparation
Use 16 oz / 476 ml of water
Set water temperature to 200 °F / 93 °C
Steep for 3 min, 45 sec
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5 Tasting Notes View all

“This was really smooth and not sharp/bitter at all. Along with the typical notes I expect (woodsy, peppery), I never felt like the flavours overpowered my taste buds. Overall I enjoyed the tea, but...” Read full tasting note
“I was not expecting to like this. Darjeelings are usually sharp and drying and overtly floral. It came as a sample in my order with my first gaiwan so I guess in a way I should be thanking Roswell...” Read full tasting note
“This 2017 harvest is actually DJ-16, which I think means that it’s a slightly earlier invoice. In the bag, it smells like dried flowers, herbs, and stonefruit. After a 3:30 steep at 195F, these...” Read full tasting note
“This was the most expensive FF black Darjeeling that Camellia Sinensis offered; which set a high standard in my book. Luckily this tea followed through. While a little more light and delicate than...” Read full tasting note

Description

This lot, exclusive to Camellia Sinensis, is composed of leaves from Kevin’s favourite clonal section located near the Nepalese border. From this beautiful mix of fine buds and leaves with varying shades, the amber liquor obtained is velvety and rich. Sweet floral and grassy (oat) scents are combined with the fruity (pear) and gourmet character of this magnificent balanced and expressive tea.

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