Darjeeling teas are often referred to as the champagne of teas, with good reason. Darjeelings typically express the depth and nuance tea connoisseurs look for from the best of any tea, be they black, green, white or herbal. The Makaibari region within Darjeeling region also tends to produce some of the best Darjeelings season after season. Let’s check this one out from Hampstead Tea of London.
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Culture: Darjeeling’s New Gorkha Overlords
Something historic happened last week. Something with such mixed blessings it’s difficult to really even interpret it’s possible long term ramifications yet. But I’ll certainly try. Those of us who really love our Darjeeling teas may already be aware, but most people won’t be. Darjeeling is now ruled by the Gorkha.
Darjeeling #22 (Adagio)
There comes occasion where one has had enough of the flavored and blended teas. There’s only so much I can take before I need to return to the purity of unaltered teas. Adagio’s Darjeeling #22 is one to reach for in those moments.