Recommended
Given the bias toward Chinese teas on Steepster, I feel I need to carry the torch for the poor forgotten darjeelings, which are still the tea I feel compelled to drink most often. I don’t think I need to repeat what Tea Trekker has already provided in terms of description. I’ll just affirm that this is a tea where every component is in perfect balance, creating a harmonious whole. The perfume is perfect—not too strong or too subdued. It really is the prototypical second flush.
Preparation
200 °F / 93 °C
3 min, 45 sec
2 tsp
10 OZ / 295 ML
Chinese reds tend to be foolproof. I do love good Darjeleeng. Last couple years were not impressive. FF are very finicky.
I recently tried and bought 2.6oz of Arya Ruby FF fr Happy Earth Tea. Exceptional. They sell sample sizes.