Hillton First Flush Darjeeling, estate specific 2009

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84 / 100

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Flavors
Grapes, Malt, Peach, Round, Stonefruit, White Wine
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Typical Preparation
Use 17 oz / 500 ml of water
Set water temperature to 200 °F / 93 °C
Steep for 2 min, 30 sec
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“This is one of the tastiest teas I’ve ever had. as I wrote at Teawritings.com, “everyone in America knows the basic flavor of darjeeling, because it’s the basic taste of Lipton. However a fine...” Read full tasting note
“Pretty sure this is the same tea, except that mine has the number 09-DJ1. I should have read the label before I steeped. I didn’t realize this was a first flush, so I steeped it the way I’d steep a...” Read full tasting note

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“Hillton SFTGFOP1 08-DJ2: This first flush has the scent of spring woodlands and a fresh, sweet flavor that hints at mandarin orange.”

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