1.5 tsp for 300mL water @100C, steeped 5 minutes, drunk bare.
Mmmmmm.
Tasting the new version of David’s Organic Breakfast Blend really pissed me off, so I was picking up this cup with apprehension — but ahhhhh. In with the good air, out with the bad.
Honey notes, some Darjeeling-y crispness and even distant muscatel, and a Yunnan-like sweetness and smooth finish. Some spiciness in the scent and foretaste that morphs into floral and bready notes. No malt. Medium body with a slightly buttery mouthfeel that brings out the crispness and sweetness. Delicious.
Preparation
Boiling
5 min, 0 sec
Good call since some tea farms are next to Darjeeling.
I love a good Darjeeling, and I respect the strict rules around using the name, but some of the Nepal teas are really exciting and deserve a lot more press.