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Our Darjeeling Tea reviewed by Tea Lovers

By on June 9, 2009 in darjeeling second flush, darjeeling second flush tea, First Flush, Tea Reviews

I read it and thought you might be interested in reading it. Some of our teas are reviewed by “TeaViews” at Teaviews.com. I am providing links to two of our teas – Darjeeling First Flush 2009 reviews:

  • Arya SFTGFOP1: Reviewed by Steven who tags it as “The tea packs a kick on second cup, which as I’ve said before, is the “sweet spot” in any pot. The brightness is such a serious part of this tea!” Steven rates this tea 8 out of 10. Found out Steven also has his personal blog about tea which he calls 39Steeps. Click here for review
  • Giddapahar Ch. Wiry Tippy: Reviewed by Vanessa who tags it as “The flavor of this tea is complex, and requires a little concentration to fully appreciate it. This is an excellent Darjeeling and one that you are not likely to encounter every day.” Vanessa rates this tea 8.5 out of 10. Click here for review
  • Puttabong SFTGFOP1: Reviewed by Vanessa who tags it as “Tastewise, this is a very complex tea which requires some concentration; this tea is probably best suited to an alert and focused drinker. Flavors of fruit, flowers, butter, nuts, mint, and grass/earth were all present. However the problem with this tea was that it was extremely bitter, as in bitter enough to negate many of the positive attributes.” Vanessa rates this tea 5.5 out of 10. Click here for review

Now talking of Second Flush 2009 Darjeeling Teas, sincerely, its a tough find this year. Teas are available (less is appropriate), but for us picking or purchasing it with the thought of its “unavailability” can result in a disaster. Pickings are done after careful tasting. For us hurrying can prove fatal at the moment. This is all due to the adverse weather conditions recently faced by Darjeeling Tea gardens. Will blog more about this later. In the meantime, enjoy the reviews done at Teaviews.com

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Little more of Darjeeling Teas to You!

By on May 14, 2009 in darjeeling second flush, darjeeling second flush tea, Darjeeling Tea Offers, First Flush, New Tea Arrivals

Hello Friends, the big Spring season has ended and the bushes are now gearing up for the next big season i.e. Second Flush 2009. Darjeeling teas are known mainly for its First and Second Flush when all seem busy – the tea gardens, tea vendors like us and even tea connoisseurs seeking, searching and buying their favorite Darjeeling brews! Autumn also does play an important role, but in comparison is less popular. This statement is however, contradictory because there are tea connoisseurs who love Autumnal Darjeeling teas more than First and Second Flush. This is again a concern of individual palate and liking.

Anyways, won’t delve into the matter more, just wanted to inform you that we are giving away an Exclusive discount offer on our New First Flush 2009 teas for a limited amount of time – Just for 14 days – 20% Flat discount – Free Shipping on orders above USD49. Where can you get discounts on the new arrivals? Well, its right under your nose on Thunderbolt Tea’s website.

So Hurry, its just for 14 days and some of the teas are very very limited.

Happy Darjeeling Tea shopping!

Direct Link to First Flush Darjeeling Teas 2009

PS. I just returned from a visit to some of the tea gardens here in Darjeeling. Will update about it soon, it was a marvelous experience.

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Some Darjeeling Tea tasting – First Flush 2009

By on May 7, 2009 in darjeeling tea tasting, First Flush, New Tea Arrivals

Did a regular round of tea tasting of available Darjeeling Teas First Flush 2009. If I haven’t mentioned then new 2009 Darjeeling First Flush are in stock apart from the teas which are laid on our site on the 2009 first flush page.

Took out four teas for this tea tasting session namely Arya FTGFOP1 Clonal, Puttabong Clonal Classic, Singell Tippy Green and Giddapahar “China wiry tippy” (thats the name given).

Puttabong Clonal Classic FF 09

All seem to have ‘light and bright’ cup except for Arya FTGFOP1 Clonal which resembles the characteristics of Ruby, slightly darker cup. The fruity and flowery characteristics seem dominant in all with some amount of astringency (steep less if you don’t like this) – lesser in clonals. Puttabong has an excellent sweet aftertaste that keeps lingering. Arya Clonal has an excellent malty and fruity flavor.

The Singell Tippy Green is one that is totally different from the rest. It is grassy and the dry leaves are green with shiny hairs – 99% buds. Seems as if its unprocessed n the leaves are at its natural state – God knows:) Frankly if you don’t like the grassy taste, avoid this, but its state boasts of abundance of antioxidants!

Darjeeling Tea tasting

All teas are different with different characteristics which is unmatched when compared to each other. To conclude and hail one as superior to the other is difficult because of its own unique individual characteristics which is not found in the other – complexity rules and you are stuck in that endless time calculating and contrasting characteristics. But if you want my taste buds to create a difference, then my olfactory speaks for Arya FTGFOP1 Clonal and Puttabong. Please remember, the conclusion given here is according to my liking, which can have a difference of opinion when others taste it.

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Singell Tippy Green

Its your palate, you decide!

Oh, our tea company is about to give an unbelievable offer on the new First Flush Darjeeling Teas 2009, hang on and we will update. Signing up for our mailing list can make us inform you of the update through mail, otherwise you have to keep track of this blog :)

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