Tea growing in the Himalaya area has been underway for more than a century. And now the battle is on to see if people can tell the difference in the flavor of the teas grown in one part of that region versus another. I would think they could. After all, the island nation of Taiwan, …
Continue reading Can You Tell the Difference Between Himalayan Grown Teas?
The buzz these days seems to be about tea from Nepal. You know, that little country spread across the Himalayas just north of the Bihar state in India which is becoming more of a contender in tea production, too. I thought, therefore, the time had come to take a closer look. Key Gardens and Producers …
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) …
Yes, I know the year isn’t even half over and, yes, I know there are many tea adventures to be had in the months ahead, but sometimes something comes along that is so splendid that it can’t wait for the end of the year. Besides, the end of the year is so full of “best …
Those of you who are used to black teas and green teas might wonder at the colors of Darjeeling tea leaves, with their varied hues. They certainly were a surprise and delight to hubby and me when we tried our first sample. And a bit puzzling. Not all Darjeeling teas look this way since some …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 The Good and Bad of Steamed Darjeeling Green Tea
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 …
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