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I’ve had a lot of this tea for some time, and I wanted to wait to make it through all of what I had until I reviewed. The tea is beautiful! The dry leaf consists of long whole leaf curls with an array of colors. They range from brilliant green to dusted silver. These gorgeous leaves give off an intoxicating scent of daisies and winter honey. They are just sweet and flowery. I usually drink this every morning before work, and I pack my tetsubin full of this beautiful Darjeeling. This morning I did just the same. I brewed up a pot and took in the scent of the steeped leaves. They still carry that floral scent, but it’s mixed with some burnt sugar and other tannic sweetness. The cuppa is perfect. This by far one of my favorite Darjeelings to date. The brew is much darker and carries thicker tones than most First Flushes, for the tea is more oxidized. This difference in processing makes the tea a rather unique Darjeeling. The taste is phenomenal! The initial sip begins with a drying floral sweetness, and then it moves into a smooth nuttiness. I detect silky caramel in the background that moves throughout the tastes. This tea has a ton of mouth action. The brew begins with an oily base that coats the mouth and throat, and then the oil dries and leaves the mouth, throat, and belly with a wonderful cooling effect. The brew has very little astringency and carries so many complimenting flavors. The drink is crisp and cool, yet it’s also heavy and full bodied. I enjoy drinking this every morning, and I’m sorry to see it go. However, it’s getting to that time of year and I’m very excited for 2016’s harvest. I highly recommend this tea to Darjeeling connoisseurs and novices alike. You won’t be disappointed.

Also, a brief word about the company. I was recommended this tea from a friend awhile back when I was searching for the perfect Darjeeling. I looked this company up and low and behold they were local for me. If you ever in the Western New York area you must stop in. This company’s tea studio is beautiful and the owner is most hospitable. In fact, some of my most memorable tea sessions happened in that studio. The atmosphere is perfect, and the tea is top notch.

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Flavors: Burnt Sugar, Caramel, Flowers, Nectar, Nutty, Orchid, Plum, Smooth, Sweet

Preparation
Boiling 2 min, 45 sec 3 tsp 10 OZ / 295 ML
just john

I try really hard to limit my tea purchases, but after reading this review I went straight over to their website and ordered samples of several of their teas. Not surpisingly this one was sold out but I did get the second flush. I look forward to hearing about what you taste this spring!

Haveteawilltravel

I’m going to be doing a review on the Second Flush soon. It’s an incredible brew as well!

boychik

I love this tea. the end ;D

Haveteawilltravel

hahah :) Couldn’t have said it any better myself

Zennenn

Resisting FOMO over here like a champ! Very nice review.

Haveteawilltravel

thank you :) FOMO?

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just john

I try really hard to limit my tea purchases, but after reading this review I went straight over to their website and ordered samples of several of their teas. Not surpisingly this one was sold out but I did get the second flush. I look forward to hearing about what you taste this spring!

Haveteawilltravel

I’m going to be doing a review on the Second Flush soon. It’s an incredible brew as well!

boychik

I love this tea. the end ;D

Haveteawilltravel

hahah :) Couldn’t have said it any better myself

Zennenn

Resisting FOMO over here like a champ! Very nice review.

Haveteawilltravel

thank you :) FOMO?

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Young and experienced Tea consumer. I’m continuously learning and developing knowledge about tea. If I have learned anything at all from the world of tea it is that I do not know anything about the world of tea. I enjoy good tea, and I try to acquire the best of the best. I usually brew gongfu but I’ve been known from time to time to resort back to western brewing.

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Tea Rating System:
I rate my teas based on the category they fall into (Puer, Red, Oolong, Darjeeing, Flushes, Yancha… etc.)
This means that I will rate a Oolong based on how it stands up as a quality Oolong. I try not to compare teas, rather I work to evaluate them on their craftsmanship, harvest, processing, and qi.

I am most strict with Shou and Sheng Puerh, only because of the vast expanse of various experiences, such as; region, vintage, production, processing, etc.

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