Yeah, okay, I still am not really understanding darjeelings. Not at all. XD
I steeped this one for the appropriate amount of time and it’s STILL overly strong and tastes like ink…with a hint of malt in the aftertaste. xD I just.. I don’t know anymore haha oy ><
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I can’t seem to get into them either. Did you steep at a lower temp? I’ve heard that helps.
Maybe try reducing the leaf as well. I find that doing this often reduces earthy, leathery or harsh and sharp tones in teas. The temp idea is a good idea too. I find that darj. Specifically can have very different characters at different temps.
I steeped it at 180. Not sure what it says to steep it at, now to think of it. xD
But the last one I had, I steeped it at the time and temp that it said, but it didn’t taste right. Unless they just aren’t for me. :P
That temp should dfinitely be low enough. Outside of leaf the other thing to experiment with is steeping time. I tend to keep my Indian teas at the sorter end of the spectrum for the most part except for a few exception. Usually between 2.45-3.30. Having said this darj. Or this particular one may just not be for you. One of my favourite teas is a darj.( Lopchu), but otherwise I haven’t gone out of my way to try many:-).
Interesting…This one came in a tea bag…but good to know next time I try one that’s loose leaf. Thanks for the tips, yyz!
I’ve been appreciating Darjeeling blacks a lot more since I started treating them like green teas. I’m still figuring them out and haven’t sampled a lot, but I definitely don’t dislike them anymore.
I can’t seem to get into them either. Did you steep at a lower temp? I’ve heard that helps.
Maybe try reducing the leaf as well. I find that doing this often reduces earthy, leathery or harsh and sharp tones in teas. The temp idea is a good idea too. I find that darj. Specifically can have very different characters at different temps.
I steeped it at 180. Not sure what it says to steep it at, now to think of it. xD
But the last one I had, I steeped it at the time and temp that it said, but it didn’t taste right. Unless they just aren’t for me. :P
That temp should dfinitely be low enough. Outside of leaf the other thing to experiment with is steeping time. I tend to keep my Indian teas at the sorter end of the spectrum for the most part except for a few exception. Usually between 2.45-3.30. Having said this darj. Or this particular one may just not be for you. One of my favourite teas is a darj.( Lopchu), but otherwise I haven’t gone out of my way to try many:-).
Interesting…This one came in a tea bag…but good to know next time I try one that’s loose leaf. Thanks for the tips, yyz!
I’ve been appreciating Darjeeling blacks a lot more since I started treating them like green teas. I’m still figuring them out and haven’t sampled a lot, but I definitely don’t dislike them anymore.