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| sample | $5 |  |
| makes 10 cups | ||
| 3oz TIN | $19 | |
| 51¢ per cup | ||
| 6oz TIN | $33 | |
| 44¢ per cup | ||
| 16oz BAG | $65 | |
| 33¢ per cup | ||
Ooooh Darjeeling
119
reviews
rating
89
Description
A rare first flush oolong tea from the Darjeeling region of India. While it is fairly uncommon for an Indian garden to produce anything other than black tea, the growers at the Gopaldhara estate have produced this exquisite exception. Steeped in a quality that rivals its Taiwanese and Chinese competitors, our Ooooh Darjeeling is sure to produce both 'ooohs' and 'aaahs.'
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.
"Interesting and like most darjeelings it had a nice bite to it. nothing special though"
"had mixed feelings about this tea. It was bitter, but may have been overbrewed a little bit."
"I was a bit diappointed with this one. It's rather bland: the lack of oxidation relative to its black cousins makes it flavorless."
"Pretty good.. Tends to get real bitter if you brew it for more than a few minutes. "
"As an oolong meant to be enjoyed in multiple steeps, I wasn't overly impressed. I liked it much better when brewed as a black tea. The flavor was very similar to the Darjeeling #22, but a bit milder and less astringent."
"A bit sharp for my tastes, but generally good, and pairs well with food."
