Charles Thomas Draper

Tindharia Estate FTGFOP1 Second Flush (DJ-59) Organic (TDA7) from Upton Tea Imports

Charles Thomas Draper drank Tindharia Estate FTGFOP1 Second Flush (DJ-59) Organic (TDA7) by Upton Tea Imports

After watching a Wuyi documentary last night I had to try this free sample from Upton. Scottish botantist Robert Fortune stole or acquired tea seeds and plants for India from China. Darjeeling was the first plantings. The dry leaf smelled of pepper. The brew was decent. Subtle Muscatel. I am sure this is not a top flight Darjeeling. I am enjoying it but it’s not one of those teas where I go immediately to the website to order.

2011-11-06 14:21:08 -0500

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Amy oh 2011-11-06 14:53:44 -0500

I can’t seem to get into Darjeelings for some reason…

Charles Thomas Draper 2011-11-06 15:23:27 -0500

You will see in the one video where I got my desire to try it….

Amy oh 2011-11-06 19:11:41 -0500

yes I think that was #3, pretty interesting piece of tea history there.

Jim Marks 2011-11-07 08:18:21 -0500

I’ve had other second flush that I like much more than the first. Bummer that this isn’t one of them.

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I am an avid surfer, gardener, golfer and freespirit. I have been a tea drinker forever. Tea has provided me with contentment. I love White, Oolong, Green, Black and Pu’er. I do not care for flavored tea and nor will I comment on it.