Oct 24th, '08, 10:01
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by geeber1 » Oct 24th, '08, 10:01
This morning I'm drinking a 2nd steep of Dooars Oodlabari Estate from TeaSource. The 1st steep was wasted last night when I brewed my cup of tea and then forgot about it until this morning.
The description on TeaSource: This tea makes a very complex cup that is rich, with a slightly fruitiness with just a hint of astringency. It tastes like a cross between a fine Nilgiri and Ceylon tea, with a dash of Assam.
This description fits perfectly. It's strong without being overwhelming and the slight fruitiness they describe seems to balance it out somewhat. This is a very nice tea and I will probably order it again in the future.
Does anyone have any opinions/reviews of other varieties of Dooars?
Oct 24th, '08, 10:23
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by Victoria » Oct 24th, '08, 10:23
I have been wanting to dry something from this region.
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for the review.
Oct 24th, '08, 19:10
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by caligatia » Oct 24th, '08, 19:10
geeber, the description sounds delicious. I have a feeling my next tea order (in a couple of weeks) is going to be from Tea Source...
Oct 24th, '08, 22:06
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by geeber1 » Oct 24th, '08, 22:06
They are definitely worth ordering from! You'll be happy with anything you order.
Oct 31st, '08, 13:44
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by Victoria » Oct 31st, '08, 13:44
I'm trying this one now. Thanks Geeber1 for the sample, I'm happy to have the chance to try my first tea from this region.
I went just off boil for just 3 minutes fearing some bitterness -
I find it a bit towards the astringent side, with a definite Ceylon and Assam notes, tasting very much like a blend. Interesting, but not really earth moving. Not one I would re-order, especially since I am moving away from Assam and Ceylons.
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by geeber1 » Oct 31st, '08, 14:44
Victoria wrote:I'm trying this one now. Thanks Geeber1 for the sample, I'm happy to have the chance to try my first tea from this region.
I went just off boil for just 3 minutes fearing some bitterness -
I find it a bit towards the astringent side, with a definite Ceylon and Assam notes, tasting very much like a blend. Interesting, but not really earth moving. Not one I would re-order, especially since I am moving away from Assam and Ceylons.
I think this one is better on the 2nd steep also and agree about it not being earth-shattering. I'd like to find some other Dooars to compare it with.
Oct 31st, '08, 15:37
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by Victoria » Oct 31st, '08, 15:37
I'm on the second steep now. I went 5mins, and it's better than the first, yes. Smoother, with a nicer finish, more cinnamon, less Ceylon bite.
I'm still not moved though.
Nov 4th, '08, 11:59
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by geeber1 » Nov 4th, '08, 11:59
Okay, I gave this tea a pretty good review at first, but just can't seem to get this one right.
I've tried more leaf and less time ... bitter! This morning my second steep was even bitter, that didn't happen on my first tasting.
What should my next step be? Lower water temperature?
I really want to like this tea, maybe it's just not for me.
Nov 4th, '08, 12:11
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by Victoria » Nov 4th, '08, 12:11
Heh, I already gave up.
Nov 4th, '08, 13:34
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by Cinnamon Kitty » Nov 4th, '08, 13:34
I did 2 minutes at boiling, two tsp of tea in a 16oz pot. It was, umm...interesting for the lack of better words. It smelled kind of funky, but was very unexciting taste-wise. I didn't get any bitterness, more malty and smooth, but not very complex at all. Second steep is going in the fridge for later to see how it works iced.
Nov 6th, '08, 12:10
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by Cinnamon Kitty » Nov 6th, '08, 12:10
I found a use for the Dooars tea! My fiancee has been enjoying it iced with a bit of sugar and keeps asking for more. At least I will have a good way to use it up since it doesn't work out too well hot.
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by Victoria » Nov 6th, '08, 12:54
I'm sure it would be good that way.
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by geeber1 » Nov 6th, '08, 13:10
That's usually what happens to the ones I don't really like also.
(including this one)
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by hop_goblin » Nov 13th, '08, 23:22
geeber1 wrote:This morning I'm drinking a 2nd steep of Dooars Oodlabari Estate from TeaSource. The 1st steep was wasted last night when I brewed my cup of tea and then forgot about it until this morning.
The description on TeaSource: This tea makes a very complex cup that is rich, with a slightly fruitiness with just a hint of astringency. It tastes like a cross between a fine Nilgiri and Ceylon tea, with a dash of Assam.
This description fits perfectly. It's strong without being overwhelming and the slight fruitiness they describe seems to balance it out somewhat. This is a very nice tea and I will probably order it again in the future.
Does anyone have any opinions/reviews of other varieties of Dooars?
I had a green Dooars before. That was interesting. Totally a different experience that what tea source is suggesting
Nov 14th, '08, 10:59
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by geeber1 » Nov 14th, '08, 10:59
I sure have changed my opinion on this one since my first try, when I liked it quite a bit. (on the second steep, first one was bitter)
I thought I'd try CK's suggestion of icing it down, but it's still not cutting the bitterness for me. Guess I'm just not suited for this one.
