By A.C. Cargill
The Subject: Darjeeling Tea from The English Tea Store.
Rating:
Water temperature: 212° F
Steeping time: 3 to 5 minutes (see comments)
Tea type: Darjeeling
Scents, flavorings, etc.: Nothing added
Aroma, dry: Plant-ish, fresh, very “tea”
Aroma in the cup, plain: Fresh plant-like fragrance
Color in the cup, plain: Beautiful ruby-red, almost like red wine
Taste, plain: Mild bitter edge, plant-like taste [...]
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The tea bush produces [...]
