Thanks for this one, TheLastDodo! This one is a little confusing, as it is called an oolong but it definitely seems like a Darjeeling. It’s probably because it’s from Nepal that it can’t actually be called a Darjeeling. But it’s the loveliest of first flush Darj flavors – very sweet and fruity. I normally don’t like a first flush. They are sometimes too light in flavor to my tastes, but the flavor with this one is fantastic. At least the color of the brew itself definitely looks like an oolong (a light yellow). The second cup was great too.
Steep #1 // 1 1/2 tsp // 20 minutes after boiling // 2 min
Steep #2 // 15 min a.b. // 2-3 min
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I don’t think that’s the case since Darjeeling is a black tea, and oolong is considered a different tea type. The six types: black, white, green, oolong, yellow, dark. If it was a nomenclature thing with not using “Darjeeling” they would call it something to do with black, not oolong.
A Darjeeling can refer to any tea from Darjeeling (black, oolong, etc.), but I’ve also found that there are some great Darjeeling-like teas from Nepal. Wikipedia says that it’s estimated that only about 1/4 of tea sold as Darjeeling is actually from the region. So, there’s the random fact I learned today. :-)
I’ve had oolong from Darjeeling as well (thunderbolt tea). I think the key is the processing: oolong is processed more than green tea but less than black.
This has been an interesting learning journey, thanks for the discussion!
I don’t think that’s the case since Darjeeling is a black tea, and oolong is considered a different tea type. The six types: black, white, green, oolong, yellow, dark. If it was a nomenclature thing with not using “Darjeeling” they would call it something to do with black, not oolong.
A Darjeeling can refer to any tea from Darjeeling (black, oolong, etc.), but I’ve also found that there are some great Darjeeling-like teas from Nepal. Wikipedia says that it’s estimated that only about 1/4 of tea sold as Darjeeling is actually from the region. So, there’s the random fact I learned today. :-)
I’ve had oolong from Darjeeling as well (thunderbolt tea). I think the key is the processing: oolong is processed more than green tea but less than black.
This has been an interesting learning journey, thanks for the discussion!