A very British Darjeeling first flush Tea... Delicious

Darjeeling Tea, tea from the Darjeeling region in West Bengal, India, has traditionally been prized above all other Black Teas, especially in the United Kingdom and the countries comprising the former British Empire.

When properly brewed it yields a thin-bodied, light-colored liquor with a floral aroma.

The flavor also displays a tinge of astringent tannic characteristics, and a musky spiciness often referred to by tea connoisseurs as “muscatel.” A sweet cooling aftertaste should be felt in the mouth.

Brewing Guidelines for Darjeeling Tea
Brewing Temperature: 212° (rolling boil)
Brewing Time: 3-5 minutes
1 tsp loose tea per 8oz cup

Recommended Darjeeling Teas:

Teavana Darjeeling Vidyaranya Black Tea This exquisite tea is from one of the oldest estates in the west valley Darjeeling region of India. It has a crisp, muscatel cup and is excellent any time of the day. Darjeeling teas are considered the “champagne of teas”; Darjeeling Vidyaranya means “from the forest of learning” and is exclusive to Teavana. First flush, rarest season. $18 for 2 oz (25-30 cups of tea).