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THUNDERBOLT DARJEELING
TASTING NOTES
AROMA
Green.
Green.
PALATE
Brisk with sophisticated touches of muscatel.
2222DARJEELING COUP DE FOUDRE
Charged with the distinct, high-grown muscatel character of the Land of the Thunderbolts, this 2nd flush Darjeeling is a cup of complexity.
In a sudden flash, a lightening bolt struck just below me. Seconds later, a thunderous clap made my hair stand on end. Laughingly, I was told that Indra, the Thunder God, was just waking from his nap. Welcome to Darjeeling, the "Land of the Thunderbolts."
Similar to the champagne designation in France, only black teas grown in the Darjeeling region (cultivated, grown, and processed in the hilly areas of Sadar, Kalimpong, Kurseong, and Silguri) are allowed to be called "Darjeeling Tea." The annual production of the entire region is approximately 10,000 tons which has led to "false" or "fake" Darjeeling, with worldwide sales exceeding 45,000 tons.
THUNDERBOLT DARJEELING
YIELD 12 teabags
PRICE $8.95
YIELD 80 teabags
PRICE $25.50
MASTER BLENDER TASTING NOTES
Darjeeling is distinct from the malty, very strong, and full-bodied palate of Assam teas. Unlike the strength of Assam teas (which we commonly use to blend Irish and Scottish breakfast teas), Darjeeling is the sophisticate. It is relatively light-liquoring and is recognized for its evocative, mouth-dry feel.
