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Darjeeling #22

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Black tea from the Darjeeling region of India. Darjeeling tea is treasured for the rich golden liquor and unique muscatel flavor. This tea scores high on both counts. Our 'Darjeeling Rhapsody no. 22' is a superb second-flush (summer) tea from the highly regarded Risheehat estate. An excellent introduction to this wonderful variety.

Story

Darjeeling is a town situated along the slopes of the beautiful Himalayas, 7,000 feet above sea level. It, and the tea plantations that stretch around it, are often enveloped in mist. This unique climate, and the region's loamy soil, combine to produce arguably the most prized tea in the world. But there's a downside to this fame: each year more tea is sold under the name of Darjeeling than can possibly be produced. Most of the imposters hail from the nearly Nepal, which shares some of Darjeeling's characteristics but rarely measure up to the original.

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Joan S.
Mar 5th '10

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"Yummy well rounded strong tea. Nice with milk and sugar"
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Chel M.
Mar 3rd '10

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"I love this tea! I know there are specific brewing instructions for some Darjeelings, but since it is very mild, I tend to brew it longer (over 5 minutes) and stronger (a tablespoon in my IngenuiTEA) than recommended. The tea is flavorful and rich and doesn't have a hint of bitterness or chalkiness. I would recommend it for people who are new to different tea varieties or those who enjoy their tea flavors mild. "
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Carmen H.
Aug 29th '10

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"This is a good, basic, everyday black tea. I like drinking it in the morning at work."
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Donovan H.
Aug 27th '10

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"Liked this slightly less than the darjeeling numbers 1 and 2. Certainly in no way a bad cup of tea, but the 1 and 2 are better in my opinion. "
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Kevin C.
Aug 20th '10

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"This darjeeling tea is one of the nicest flavors I've had in a tea. In terms of body, it is lighter than I am used to, but the flavor has a pleasant nuance to it. If I had to out and out describe it, I'd compare it a bit to a muscat wine with a little sweetness and a just-enough-to-pleasantly-notice aftertaste. I will buy this again and again. "
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Daniel C.
Aug 14th '10

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"I was looking for a Darjeeling tea when this site was recommended to me, and was pleased to see that there were several to choose from. This tea is delicious, especially with some milk and sugar. I can't wait to try the other Darjeelings offered here."

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