"Space Cowboy" > wrote in message
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> Commercial Darjeelings are much stronger and more robust than estate
> Darjeeling flushes. The CTC grade are lumps of coal. They meet the
> definition of fully oxidized black Darjeeling. Estate flushes are
> oolong in oxidation making them more mild. If you want a stronger
> estate Darjeeling you add more tea. Crushing won't help. My
> suggestion brew the flush longer.
>
> Jim
>


I thought CTC only existed in Assam and some Kenyan teas?

Melinda