The Darjeeling Diary

Good News for Muscatel Lovers and Darjeeling Tea Lovers Dooteriah First Flush 2012 Darjeeling Tea This is the Best First Flush Tea of 2012 Available at Darjeeling Tea Boutique and a rare one since it is the first produce of the First Flush Season. DJ1 Grade : DJ-1 Description : Coppery with scattered green coloration smelling typically of First Flush’s first production.. Smell : Distinct First flush smell with the characteristics smell of Darjeeling ’s unique aroma; very slight bittery end, touching the notes on the tip.Refreshing. Liqour : A very light coppery liquor got from a 3 & ½ min. steeping t around 95 degrees centigrade. Second Good second infusion got from the same brewing coordinates. The Third infusion too was satisfactory which was got from same water temperature but with a steeping time of 6 minutes. The Infused Leaves of Dooteriah First Flush 2012 Darjeeling Tea DJ1 The Liquor of Dooteriah First Flush 2012 Darjeeling Tea DJ1 ...

Darjeeling Tea Second Flush 2012 - Available from Today The long and patient wait for Second Flush 2012 from Darjeeling is over with the cataloguing of two Fresh Second Flush from Avongrove Tea Estate. Avongrove MUSCATEL 2012 Grade: Muscatel Description: Crispy coppery whole leaves with hints of  copper green and silvering. Aromatic, a typical Muscatel of this season. Smell: Distinct Second flush smell with the characteristics smell of Darjeeling’s unique aroma. Refreshing. Liqour: A fading dark liqour got from a 4 min. steeping typical of this teas from the Queen of hill station. It holds the characteristic fragrance even after brewing, and is complimented by an equally more ambrosia like muscatel taste, which is perfect for as a breakfast tea, or as an afternoon tea, to rejuvenate the tired cells. Simply Muscatel. Avongrove FTGFOP (China) 2012 Grade: FTGFOP China Description: Coppery silvery brownish leaves with a hint of gre...