Legends of the Leaf: Margaret’s Hope
The world of tea is full of legends, but the tale of how Margaret's Hope Tea Estate got its name is one that stuck with me. Have you ever heard this story?
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Yatra Tea Company Goomtee Estate Darjeeling – 1st Flush 2017
Country of Origin: India Leaf Appearance: mostly dark with scattered greens, buds throughout Steep time: 3 minutes Water Temperature: 195 degrees Preparation Method: stainless steel infuser basket Liquor: amber My mind has been on Darjeeling...
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SFTGFOP? What the Letters On Your Tea Packaging Mean
What do the letters on tea packaging mean? This post is a quick guide to the abbreviations used to name Darjeeling and tea from other regions.
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Udyan Tea Rohini Jethi Kupi Black Tea
Country of Origin: India Leaf Appearance: dark green and brown with silver tipps Ingredients: black tea Steep time: 3 minutes Water Temperature: 175 degrees Preparation Method: ceramic teacup and stainless steel infuser Liquor: amber I...
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What-Cha Darjeeling 2nd Flush Jungpana Yellow Tea
Country of Origin: IndiaLeaf Appearance: twisted, mottled greens and brownsIngredients: yellow teaSteep time: 3 minutesWater Temperature: 195 degreesPreparation Method: glass teapotLiquor: deep gold What-Cha is definitely one of my go to sources for unusual teas...
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Udyan Tea Gopaldhara Spring Special Black Tea 2015
Country of Origin: India Leaf Appearance: small, somewhat broken Ingredients: black tea Steep time: 3 minutes Water Temperature: 195 degrees Preparation Method: Teavana Perfect Tea Maker Liquor: gold I’m generally a 2nd flush kind of gal...
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Golden Tips Tea Thurbo Moonlight 2nd Flush Darjeeling 2014
Country of Origin: India Leaf Appearance: large, varied greens and browns Ingredients: black tea Steep time: 5 minutes Water Temperature: 212 degrees Preparation Method: Teavana Perfect Tea Maker Liquor: amber The first thing that I...
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Udyan Tea Rohini AV2 Exotic Black
Country of Origin: India Leaf Appearance: varied shades of green and brown with silver tips Ingredients: black tea Steep time: 3 minutes Water Temperature: 195 degrees Preparation Method: Teavana Perfect Tea Maker Liquor: bright gold...
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Darjeeling: A History of the World’s Greatest Tea by Jeff Koehler
I’m always on the look out for new tea reads so I was excited when I saw a Twitter friend tweet about this book. I was even more excited when the author replied and offered...
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Bellocq Giddapahar Darjeeling 2nd Flush
Country of Origin: India Leaf Appearance: small, dark with scattered golden tips Ingredients: black tea Steep time: 5 minutes Water Temperature: 195 degrees Preparation Method: ceramic teacup and mesh infuser Liquor: dark amber It had been a...
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