Darjeelings

Fully oxidized tea leaves for a robust cup.


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May 15th, '08, 22:45
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by scotty X » May 15th, '08, 22:45

i'm (finally) about to purchase some first flushes, and i've been confused by some of the letter and number abbreviations on darjeelings. i know what the sftgfop stuff stnads for, but what about "DJ-1" (or any other number)? what about the "AV2" signification?

as an example:

Darjeeling Phuguri DJ14 "AV2"

i get the darjeeling phuguri part, but can anybody translate the rest?

any help is much appreciated!

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May 16th, '08, 00:54
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by olivierco » May 16th, '08, 00:54

Darjeeling Phuguri DJ14 "AV2"
means it is the 14th batch from the estate

AV2: Ambari 2 or AV2 is an excellent clone which produces round and flavory teas. It is a popular clone in Darjeeling district.

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May 22nd, '08, 00:08
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by greenisgood » May 22nd, '08, 00:08

I just recieved the 2008 First Flush sampler from Upton. I tried the Arya this afternoon, its really good. Their description of having "tropical fruit" flavors is pretty accurate, its a very light and bright Darjeeling but not as astringent as others I've had. Definitly a "happy" tea.

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by olivierco » May 23rd, '08, 14:13

I opened my fourth and last, I guess, first flush 2008 Darjeeling:
Puttabong DJ 32 S.F.T.G.F.O.P.1

A clear and pleasant astringency, just as I like it for a Darjeeling. Floral and vegetal taste less present than in Phuguri or Risheehat. Perhaps better than last year Puttabong, but it is difficult to tell after one year. Anyway a very good Darjeeling, and not the most expensive one.

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May 30th, '08, 18:59
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by joelbct » May 30th, '08, 18:59

These 1st Flushes arrived today:

Makaibari Silver Tips Organic
Singbulli Silver Tips SFTGFOP1
Puttabong FTGFOP1
Lingia FTGFOP1 Organic

I also got some Castleton FTGFOP1 2nd flush from last year, should still be excellent.

I will post my thoughts as I sample!

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