Darjeeling Tea
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Can You Tell the Difference Between Himalayan Grown Teas?
Tea has been cultivated throughout the Himalayan region for well over a century. An interesting question for tea enthusiasts is whether teas grown across this vast mountain range truly exhibit distinct regional characteristics. I would think so. After all, relatively small tea-producing regions such as Taiwan are capable of producing remarkably diverse teas based on… Continue reading
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Tea Gardens in Nepal
The buzz in the tea world these days seems to be centered on Nepal. This small Himalayan nation, situated between India and China, has long been overshadowed by its famous neighbor Darjeeling. However, Nepalese tea is increasingly gaining recognition among tea enthusiasts for its quality, character, and value. I thought it was time to take… Continue reading
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Tea Garden Visionary: Rajiv Lochan
Many tea gardens have been around for a hundred years or more and are the result of persistence, but some are much newer and have been the result of true vision. Such is the case with Doke Tea Garden in the state of Bihar in India. It was first planted with tea plants (Camellia Sinensis)… Continue reading
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The Colors of Darjeeling Tea Leaves
Those familiar with black and green teas may be surprised by the varied colors found in Darjeeling tea leaves. They certainly caught us off guard when we first encountered them—both fascinating and a bit puzzling. Not all Darjeeling teas show this multicolored appearance. Some are processed as white, green, or oolong teas. However, those marketed… Continue reading
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“Flight Tea” — Fresh First Flushes Air-shipped from Darjeeling
Editor’s note: Thomas Kasper is from Germany but now resides in Thailand where he studies and writes about tea. He is also a freelance writer and translator (German and English). We are pleased that he will now be contributing some of his tea knowledge to this blog. Flight tea? What is that, you might ask… Continue reading
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Darjeeling Tea by the Potful
Darjeeling teas are truly special and are often enjoyed by aficionados in fairly small quantities — about 8 to 10 ounces. But some of us need more than just that small amount at a time. We need to go for a potful, and not a wimpy 1- or 2-cupper pot but a big 6- or… Continue reading
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Tea Kettle Philosophy — Begin and End
Making tea seems like a never-ending task around here, with a fresh pot being steeped as we’re finishing off the last one — sort of like “chain tea drinking”! That, of course, means the kettle gets a regular workout, and that means lots of time to philosophize. The mind naturally wanders as those minutes go… Continue reading
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The Good and Bad of Steamed Darjeeling Green Tea
Recently, I had a most interesting tea experience with a steamed green Darjeeling tea. Now, I don’t usually think of Darjeeling teas when I think of green teas. Chinese and Japanese green teas come to mind most readily. Hubby and I dove into the taste test with vigor anyway, ready for a new tea adventure.… Continue reading
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Bringing Tea to Darjeeling
As far as I’m aware the Darjeeling tea industry doesn’t have a slogan, but if they did, perhaps something along the lines of “quality, not quantity” would be suitable. The total output of tea produced in this region of India is pretty much a drop in the bucket when stacked up against India’s other great… Continue reading
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