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Inspired by the darjeeling discussions that have been popping up on Steepster lately, I pulled out this sample that was sent to me by the lovely Virginia. Thank you! (I have a been of a sample backlog problem, I know).
I eschewed the instructions that came with it and went with 190F water rather than 212F. The tea came out at a bright golden color that smelled of sweet grape. The main note was also a bright grape over hints of hay with a honey suckle finish. It has only a little astringency. It has that fresh mountain air quality that I love about first flush darjeelings! Overall, a very pleasant darjeeling but not mind blowing.
Flavors: Grapes, Hay, Honeysuckle
Preparation
190 °F / 87 °C
3 min, 30 sec
1 tsp
8 OZ / 236 ML
Margaret’s Hope is more known for its Second Flush Muscatel’s.
You must try them as well.
In you bio the term “Tea-Obsessed” somehow makes me want to send you some tea samples for tasting if you are up for it? :)