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drank Giddapahar Darjeeling Extra Special by Butiki Teas
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This one came in from keychange. :)

I think I would be open to exploring more Darjeelings. This one is similar in that it steeped up lightly, to the Puttabong one I had a while back. Does that mean it’s a first flush? I’be had ones that steep up darker that I didn’t enjoy as much.

This one has a hay-like quality going on with some underlying flavours that are just out of my reach. There is a subtle hint of nuttiness, with a touch of astringency. Not an astringency I’m used to in most black teas I have though. Interesting, interesting. I’d be open to trying this one again. Or other Darjeelings. The more I sip away, the more I am growing to really enjoy this tea.

Thanks keychange!
Preparation
190 °F / 87 °C 3 min, 30 sec 2 tsp 15 OZ / 443 ML
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keychange
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No problem! If I get my hands on more darjes, I’ll send some your way to try. I generally like them, too.

Courtney
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Woot! I will have to keep an eye out now. The light steeping ones I’ve had I’ve enjoyed. All two of them haha. Very much enjoyed them. I will keep this one on my Butiki order list I think. When I’m close to a free shipping threshold it will be thrown in for sure. :)

tea-sipper
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Almost had this one today!

Stephanie
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Butiki has some VERY nice darjeelings! :D

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keychange
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No problem! If I get my hands on more darjes, I’ll send some your way to try. I generally like them, too.

Courtney
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Woot! I will have to keep an eye out now. The light steeping ones I’ve had I’ve enjoyed. All two of them haha. Very much enjoyed them. I will keep this one on my Butiki order list I think. When I’m close to a free shipping threshold it will be thrown in for sure. :)

tea-sipper
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Almost had this one today!

Stephanie
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Butiki has some VERY nice darjeelings! :D

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I love black tea and this is usually what’s in my mug. I’m also happy to enjoy a cup of green or red rooibos (green preferable to red), herbals, oolongs (unroasted/green and red preferable to roasted), whites, and subtly flavoured greens (mango or pineapple, yum!).

Likes:
Raspberry, strawberry, peach, rhubarb, passionfruit, blackcurrant, redcurrant, fig, and most fruits in general, maple, creaminess, hay, biscuit, lavender, and cacao/dark chocolate.

I enjoy bergamot when paired with flavours that mellow it (Camellia Sinensis Earl Grey Cream is one of my favourites).

Dislikes:
Any smokiness at all, stevia, too much blackberry leaf, rose, jasmine, ginger (except in chai), cinnamon-heavy teas, anything cloying or fake/candy-like.

I’m vegan with an allergy to potatoes, so I avoid any animal products in tea, along with sprinkles as these often have potato starch (I usually just pick them out of blends).

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Last updated January 2023.

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