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Tea Review 398: Spice Hut’s Darjeeling White Tips

Jason — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:00:28 +0000

Comment: less depth of character than other white needle teas.

Origin: Darjeeling, India
Score: 86
Price (as of post): 2 oz = $20.24
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Tea Review 383: Lochan’s Margaret’s Hope Muscatel Delight 2F

Jason — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:57:35 +0000

Comment: richer in those woody-toasty-nutty elements

Origin: Margaret’s Hope Estate, Darjeeling
Harvest: 2nd Flush, 2011
Score: 88
Price (as of post): 100 g ≈ $8
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Tea Review 376: Lochan’s 2F Giddpahar

Jason — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 20:57:16 +0000

Comment: flavor and mellow briskness are present, but aftertaste could be stronger

Origin: Giddpahar Estate, Darjeeling, India
Harvest: 2nd Flush, 2011
Score: 89
Price (as of post): 100 g = $4
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Tea Review 374: Darjeeling Tea Xpress 1st Flush Giddapahar

Jason — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:59:02 +0000

Comment: a bit smoother and mellower than some other 1st flushes out there

Origin: Giddapahar Estate, Darjeeling, India
Harvest: 1st flush, 9th lot, 2011
Score: 92
Price (as of post): 10g sample = $4
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Tasting Comparison: Darjeeling 1st Flush

Jason — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:40:01 +0000

Comment: are the differences here more about estate or processing? The scales tip toward processing.

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Tea Review 372: Wendell’s 1st Flush Dj Singbulli Estate

Jason — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 03:17:05 +0000

Comment: the astringent bite is the right amount to balance with the intensity of aroma

Origin: Singbulli Estate, Darjeeling, India
Harvest: 1st Flush
Score: 90
Price (as of post): 4 oz = $21.50
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Tea Review 368: Darjeeling Tea Xpress Gopaldhara 1F 2011 Wonder Tea

Jason — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 18:21:17 +0000

Comment: not excessively floral as some can be, but lacking some richness.

Origin: Gopaldhara Estate, Darjeeling
Harvest: 1st Flush
Score: 91
Price (as of post): 10 g (sample) = $8
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Tea Review 366: Darjeeling Tea Xpress 2011 1F Arya Clonal

Jason — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:47:20 +0000

Comment: stronger briskness with jammy heft in the back and lower jaw

Origin: Arya Estate, Darjeeling
Harvest: 1st Flush
Score: 91
Price (as of post): 10 g (sample) = $4
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Tea Review 357: Darjeeling Tea Xpress’ 1st F Thurbo White Delight

Jason — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:33:44 +0000

Comment: moving beyond taste and aroma, you’ll want to note how various teas sit on your stomach

Origin: Thurbo Estate, Darjeeling, India
Harvest: 2011 first flush
Score: 90
Price (as of post): 10g sample = $7
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Comparison: Darjeeling Greens

Jason — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:00:38 +0000

Comment: Culinary Teas’ Pan-fired Dj Green vs. Shanti’s Dj Green.

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