The Darjeeling flavor loved by the Germans and Japanese (among others
) 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?What tea would be closest to pre-German Darjeeling?
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The Darjeeling flavor loved by the Germans and Japanese (among others ) 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?
The Darjeeling flavor loved by the Germans and Japanese (among others
) 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?
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Re: What tea would be closest to pre-German Darjeeling?
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
Like the Balasun here ("A vintage style classic Darjeeling"):
http://www.teaemporium.net/2ndFlush_Dar ... a_2010.asp
