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drank Giddapahar Thunder Hand Rolled Darjeeling Second Flush by Norbu Tea
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The amazing Dexter3657 sent me a large sample of this. Thank you! I was such in the mood for a good Darjeeling!

This one was not in the data base, so I’m the first to review here.

I don’t think I’ve ever had a hand rolled Darjeeling before. It is so well crafted, a beautiful tea.

As a blind taste, I would not have guessed it was a second flush, it’s missing some boldness. I think this is the Darjeeling that could convert the non Darjeeling lovers. (Dexter, you should have given it a shot before sending me so generously the full sample!)

It’s very close to a white tea, so delicate and it’s got that juicy feel quality to it. It’s very sweet and gently floral. It’s fruity but without the heavier muscatel normally found in SF. I don’t even find any of the usual brisk astringency, no bitterness factor whatsoever.

An unusual Darjeeling, but so spring like, refreshing and refined, like any good Darjeeling should be.

No wonder Darjeeling is referred to as “le Champagne des thés!”

I could totally have a cocktail of this mixed with champaign. I think I would call it a Champeling!

Thanks again Dexter3657!
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gmathis
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Just read through the tea information…the “thunder” part intrigues me. Maybe I just missed it, but wonder where that part of the name came from :)

TheTeaFairy
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Gmathis, I think it refers to the fact that the town of Darjeeling is also called “The Land of Thunder”…

Roughage
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I love a good Darjeeling and this sounds brilliant. I think I should pop round to yours too so that I can sample a Champeling. I can bring cakes … :)

TheTeaFairy
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Cake sounds delightful, you’re invited :-)
Overseas tea/champaign party in my neck of the woods, anyone else interested?

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gmathis
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Just read through the tea information…the “thunder” part intrigues me. Maybe I just missed it, but wonder where that part of the name came from :)

TheTeaFairy
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Gmathis, I think it refers to the fact that the town of Darjeeling is also called “The Land of Thunder”…

Roughage
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I love a good Darjeeling and this sounds brilliant. I think I should pop round to yours too so that I can sample a Champeling. I can bring cakes … :)

TheTeaFairy
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Cake sounds delightful, you’re invited :-)
Overseas tea/champaign party in my neck of the woods, anyone else interested?

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I am French Canadian, so please forgive me if my English is not always perfect :-/

My relationship with tea in a nutshell:

I’m married to straight Black. I have torrid love affairs with Oolong and Puerh. I party with Green and White occasionally. Flavored are not my BFF, I usually stay away from them.

Love Steepster, a place for tea lovers, where you learn and share with others.

About me:

I am a free spirit, I let people be who they are and expect the same in return.

Books! I love classic literature, but also modern and pretty much anything that captures my attention.

Music is also something I can’t live without… From Bach to Nirvana, my ears know no boundaries…

Animal and nature lover, amateur photographer.

I’ve been drinking tea for as long as I can remember.

Drinking tea is a sensorial experience. The name in itself “Camellia Sinensis” lingers the promess of an adventure for the senses…

Not a big «swapper», but will occasionally. Not because I don’t want to share but because I’m trying not to hoard so much.

Also, I have narrowed down the teas I really like over the years, and I don’t feel the need to try and buy everything the way I used to. (Maybe I have become a tea snob? Sigh…)

My ratings: because I pretty much drink only teas that I judge exceptional, my ratings are usually high. Don’t be shocked to see lots of 90’s and a few 100’s. That’s because I’ve had my share of crapy teas and I’m done with that ;-)

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