Have you guys started ordering (or even tried any), and what do you think of this year?
Darjeeling 2nd flush.
Online vendors have started selling darjeeling 2nd flush. I bought the sampler pack from thunderbolt yesterday, containing 11 teas. Can't wait
Have you guys started ordering (or even tried any), and what do you think of this year?
Have you guys started ordering (or even tried any), and what do you think of this year?
Re: Darjeeling 2nd flush.
Last time I ordered from them it took about two weeks 
hope it's a bit faster this time.
hope it's a bit faster this time.Re: Darjeeling 2nd flush.
Just tried my 1st cup this morning. in fact, drinking it now. A very good tea. This is my 1st Darjeeling and pleasantly surprised at the distinct look and flavor.
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Where did you buy it?Olmanrivah wrote:Just tried my 1st cup this morning. in fact, drinking it now. A very good tea. This is my 1st Darjeeling and pleasantly surprised at the distinct look and flavor.
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we are all eager to hear your review, cup by cup. don't forget to mention which tea is it. enjoy
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I have recived the package now going to write some taste notes when I have tried more of them.
going to write some taste notes when I have tried more of them.Re: Darjeeling 2nd flush.
Here is my notes on a few of them. I takes time to go through I will post more in a few days.
Singbulli Muscatel:
Well balanced and full. Musky taste. Nothing out of the ordinary.
Giddapahar Musk:
Light and juicy. Fruity and musky. Reminded me a bit about a North Tukvar 1st flush. Almost no astringency, very mellow. Herby aftertaste. I like this tea.
Arya Emerald:
First experience with a darjeeling green tea. Fresh, more like a 1st flush but without the nuttiness. A green vegetal taste with a "darjeeling" hint. Some fruit notes, like lime. Second steep is better than the first. Great long aftertaste. Holds for at least three steeps (did not try a fourth).
Singbulli Jade Delight:
Beautiful big whole leafs.
Fruity and full. Cacao, honey, grape, tobacco. Fills the whole mouth with its taste, almost exploding. I find it hard to describe this tea, very complex. Love this one, great character.
I will post more in a few days.Singbulli Muscatel:
Well balanced and full. Musky taste. Nothing out of the ordinary.
Giddapahar Musk:
Light and juicy. Fruity and musky. Reminded me a bit about a North Tukvar 1st flush. Almost no astringency, very mellow. Herby aftertaste. I like this tea.
Arya Emerald:
First experience with a darjeeling green tea. Fresh, more like a 1st flush but without the nuttiness. A green vegetal taste with a "darjeeling" hint. Some fruit notes, like lime. Second steep is better than the first. Great long aftertaste. Holds for at least three steeps (did not try a fourth).
Singbulli Jade Delight:
Beautiful big whole leafs.
Fruity and full. Cacao, honey, grape, tobacco. Fills the whole mouth with its taste, almost exploding. I find it hard to describe this tea, very complex. Love this one, great character.
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Arya Tippy Musk:
Dry and woody, not my favorite.
Singbulli Muscatel Delight:
Similar to the Jade Delight but lighter and maybe even fruitier, also more flower notes. Lives up to its name. I think I prefer the Jade Delight but it's really hard when comparing such excellent teas.
Castleton Moonlight:
I think this is the lightest of the bunch, more like something in-between 1st and 2nd flush. Really smooth. Sweet, fruity and a bit spicy.
Risheehat golden musk:
Also a very light tea. Flowery taste, hint of camphor/mint with a cooling effect. Very refreshing but a bit on the thin side for me.
edit: adjusted the brewing parameters and it was just great! Still very light but it was not thin at all. More musky flavors and some spicyness.
Castleton muscatel:
One of my favorites. Great muscatel taste without being overpowering. I find notes of warm milk, wheat biscuit and some sort of planty aftertaste. Very slight astringency.
Arya Ruby:
Cacao, dried fruit, hazelnut with a mild woody note in the end. Really full and delicious, reminds me about hot chocolate milk.
Dry and woody, not my favorite.
Singbulli Muscatel Delight:
Similar to the Jade Delight but lighter and maybe even fruitier, also more flower notes. Lives up to its name. I think I prefer the Jade Delight but it's really hard when comparing such excellent teas.
Castleton Moonlight:
I think this is the lightest of the bunch, more like something in-between 1st and 2nd flush. Really smooth. Sweet, fruity and a bit spicy.
Risheehat golden musk:
Also a very light tea. Flowery taste, hint of camphor/mint with a cooling effect. Very refreshing but a bit on the thin side for me.
edit: adjusted the brewing parameters and it was just great! Still very light but it was not thin at all. More musky flavors and some spicyness.
Castleton muscatel:
One of my favorites. Great muscatel taste without being overpowering. I find notes of warm milk, wheat biscuit and some sort of planty aftertaste. Very slight astringency.
Arya Ruby:
Cacao, dried fruit, hazelnut with a mild woody note in the end. Really full and delicious, reminds me about hot chocolate milk.
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enjoyed the best:
-arya ruby
-castleton moonlight
everyone stock up for winter
-arya ruby
-castleton moonlight
everyone stock up for winter
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I'm reaching for second flush Darjeeling tomorrow.
I'll tell you about it soon.
I'll tell you about it soon.