On 07/04/2015 5:04 PM, mandy george wrote:
> On Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 5:19:45 PM UTC-4, mandy george wrote:
>> I love Darjeelings but have found it tricky to shop for them. I've
>> mainly gone for 2nd flush from good estates --- Thurbo, Namring,
>> etc,. -- and any affordable Castleton deals. I don't have a good
>> framework for choosing among them I generaly reckon I'll have to
>> pay $80 a pound as entry price. I've tried broken leaf and a few
>> blends but I really want the special surprise of the really good
>> DJs. I've also gravitated to Nepalese Gold and a few standout
>> estates like Guranse.
>>
>> I'd welcome guides and opinions. Also, any opinions on Teabox which
>> seems to be a potential game changer -- I tried a couple of their
>> samples and was pleased by just how quickly the order arrived from
>> India and the packaging. Are there other online providers that I
>> should look at?
>>
>> Thanks for any inputs
>
> Many thanks, Wes. Helpful and fuels my interest in exploring more. I
> just got Teabox's Darjeeling samples -- 66 teas. I'm a bit like the
> kid and the candy store. It's a superb mix and I find that it is both
> fun and perhaps even necessary to vary your pick, whereas with greens
> and whites I tend to stick with a few favorites. Darjeelings have so
> many shades of taste and I love that tension between the full and the
> subtle. So far, I haven't found a DJ oolong that stands out -- the
> lack that aftertaste complexity that can have me sitting up -- no
> grabbers so far.
>
> My next exploration is a few Assams. The estate labels don't seem
> worth the exra money and they so often seem on the edge of
> harshness.
>
> I will chec out the supplers youmention.
>
> Mandy
>
If I may add a comment. I have devoured various Darjeeling teas for
decades. At present, I find nothing superior to a fresh Namring Estate.
Year-old teas are generally quite drinkable and good value, but do not
compete in flavour with current year teas.

Chimera

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