Robert Fortune Blend 41: Darjeeling & Yunnan (TB84)

Tea type
Black Tea
Ingredients
Darjeeling Tea, Yunnan Black Tea
Flavors
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Caffeine
Medium
Certification
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Average preparation
Boiling 4 min, 0 sec 10 oz / 295 ml

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  • “This is a nice tea. I get some apple fruit notes in it along with the honeyed sweetness. Some malt, and some smoke but not overly smokey. I am far too tired to do a full review on this one so I am...” Read full tasting note
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  • “You know I love a good Yunnan and I know my Sororitea Sister Liberteas LOVES Darjeeling…so that is why I got this sample when I re-ordered. It’s very different and I don’t think I can compare it...” Read full tasting note
    92
  • “Backlog: This is a very interesting tea. I like the combination of Darjeeling and Yunnan, because they are quite different in taste and body but they work well together. Notes of fermented grape,...” Read full tasting note
    84
  • “This is a very unusual tea for me. It tastes like a light yunnan with some fruity notes. It really leaves my mouth dry and does have some bitterness with a light astringency. As it cools I get a...” Read full tasting note
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From Upton Tea Imports

“Named after Robert Fortune who toured the tea producing regions in the 1840’s under the auspices of the East India Company. Darjeeling adds a pleasing brightness; Yunnan lends a dark, honey colored liquor and delicately spicy overtones. " -Upton Tea

STEEPING SUGGESTIONS
Leaf Quantity: 2.25 g/6oz cup
Steep Time: 4 min.
Water Temperature: 212 degrees (boiling)

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49 tasting notes

First impressions are not great. I feel like I “don’t taste anything” and don’t really love whatever flavors are present. It’s not a bad taste, so I’ll keep experimenting with different parameters until something comes of it.

Preparation
Boiling 4 min, 0 sec

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