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What tea would be closest to pre-German Darjeeling?

Posted: Dec 15th, '10, 21:19
by mbanu
http://guidetotea.blogspot.com/2008/09/ ... lings.html

The Darjeeling flavor loved by the Germans and Japanese (among others :D ) is the result of re-thinking processing in the 1960s. But what did it taste like before? Are any teas similar to pre-German Darjeelings still being made?

Re: What tea would be closest to pre-German Darjeeling?

Posted: Dec 16th, '10, 13:06
by Victoria
I would say any 2nd flush Darjeeling that refers to "traditional" would be where to start.

Like the Balasun here ("A vintage style classic Darjeeling"):
http://www.teaemporium.net/2ndFlush_Dar ... a_2010.asp

Re: What tea would be closest to pre-German Darjeeling?

Posted: Dec 17th, '10, 00:02
by Tead Off
China bush and non clonal teas.