Let's talk Nilgiri

by **Victoria** » Oct 14th, '08, 16:25

Let's talk Nilgiri

by Victoria » Oct 14th, '08, 16:25

What are your favorites and from where?
I have two very dear to my heart right now:

TeaSource - Nilgiri, Glendale Estate, Handmade

Gorgeous leaves, beautiful brew, a lovely cup!

http://teasource.com/merchant2/merchant ... ct_Count=1

And

ToT - Nilgiri Blue
http://www.taooftea.com/detail5-Nilgiri_Blue.html

.

by **omegapd** » Oct 14th, '08, 17:47

by omegapd » Oct 14th, '08, 17:47

I haven't found one I liked yet...I was going to say you sent me one I liked, but I now think it was that Darjeeling Oolong that tasted so good and not a Nilgiri.

EW

by **Victoria** » Oct 14th, '08, 18:20

by Victoria » Oct 14th, '08, 18:20

Ack, I honestly can't remember, we have exchanged a bunch!
But I think you'd remember these leaves, they are very showy
and quite large and fluffy.

by **kymidwife** » Oct 14th, '08, 21:26

by kymidwife » Oct 14th, '08, 21:26

Nilgiri is on my must-try list! You tempted me to go looking at TeaSource... but I am resisting for now, since I have a boatload of darjeeling coming soon.

Sarah

by **geeber1** » Oct 14th, '08, 21:33

by geeber1 » Oct 14th, '08, 21:33

I've been wanting to try Nilgiri also, I need to wait until budget allows to order any. At this rate, it will probably be after Christmas. :cry:

by **Beidao** » Oct 15th, '08, 15:52

by Beidao » Oct 15th, '08, 15:52

I have been drinking - and lowing - a medium quality Nilgiri. Now I'm very curious to try a really good one! I drank Nilgiri yesterday that was from the Chamraj estate, but it turned out to be really low quality.

From my tea-notes. "Low bitterness, a hint of sweetness. Some taste of roasted nuts and cocoa. The aftertaste lasts long and is a little bit dry but most of all pleasant. This is a "typical black tea" but oh so much more complex than most everyday blacks!"

by **Victoria** » Oct 15th, '08, 16:37

by Victoria » Oct 15th, '08, 16:37

I am wrong in stating that Nilgiris have a flavor profile
more like a Darjeeling? Actually to me, being very
untrained, I can't tell the difference.

by **Salsero** » Oct 15th, '08, 16:51

by Salsero » Oct 15th, '08, 16:51

Beidao wrote: I drank Nilgiri yesterday that was from the Chamraj estate, but it turned out to be really low quality.

I'm confused. You say it is a low quality, but your notes sound very positive. Are you talking about 2 different teas or are you saying that even a low quality Nilgiri is a good tea? Any tea that tastes good is pretty high quality in my book.

by **Beidao** » Oct 16th, '08, 15:30

by Beidao » Oct 16th, '08, 15:30

Salsero wrote:
Beidao wrote: I drank Nilgiri yesterday that was from the Chamraj estate, but it turned out to be really low quality.
I'm confused. You say it is a low quality, but your notes sound very positive. Are you talking about 2 different teas or are you saying that even a low quality Nilgiri is a good tea? Any tea that tastes good is pretty high quality in my book.

It's 2 different teas. Sorry I see now my message looks confused. The notes are from the good Nilgiri I've been drinking ^_^

by **hop_goblin** » Oct 16th, '08, 16:42

by hop_goblin » Oct 16th, '08, 16:42

The only Nilgir I have ever tried was from Teasouce. It was great. A good morning tea.

by **geeber1** » Oct 16th, '08, 22:44

by geeber1 » Oct 16th, '08, 22:44

I just ordered some Nilgiri in 2 oz. size from TeaSource. I'll let y'all know how I like it.

by **Victoria** » Oct 16th, '08, 23:36

by Victoria » Oct 16th, '08, 23:36

Oh great!! Did you get the Glendale Eastate Handmade??

by **geeber1** » Oct 17th, '08, 09:47

by geeber1 » Oct 17th, '08, 09:47

Yes. Here's what I ordered:

Nilgiri, Glendale Estate
Nilgiri, Glendale Estate, Handmade
South Indian Iyerpadi OP, ORGANIC
Nilgiri Tamil Nadu Blend

and this one:
Dooars Oodlabari Estate
which looked interesting.

I can't wait, although I can see my husband's eyes rolling when he sees more tea arriving!

by **Victoria** » Oct 17th, '08, 09:49

by Victoria » Oct 17th, '08, 09:49

Wow, great!!

I promise that Nilgiri, Glendale Estate, Handmade
is amazing!!!

I haven't had any Dooars yet.

Can't wait to hear what you think!

by **geeber1** » Oct 20th, '08, 20:52

by geeber1 » Oct 20th, '08, 20:52

Got my teasource order today. I can't believe how fast it got here!

Of course, since Victoria has so highly recommended it, I had to try the Glendale Handmade first. All I can say is Victoria is SO right to love this tea! It's sooo good.

Now I'm afraid that the others I ordered will be a let down after trying the Handmade.