The Himalayan

Today's tea comes from Nepal. Specifically the Himalayan mountains just over the border from Darjeeling India. It is billed as being very similar to Darjeeling teas, but the rules for foods from specific regions of the world apply so it cannot be called Darjeeling tea. It's slightly cheaper than Darjeeling tea, so I decided to try a bag since I just bought a home, and was looking to economize on my last tea buying trip.
In the winter I tend to crave black teas. Technically this is a black tea, but it's lighter than most black teas. In the depth of winter, I also tend to crave teas with a floral note to them. This is the only time of year I will drink jasmine tea even though I'm not a huge fan of it. Something about the cold and dark makes me want a little whiff of summer. I got this tea as a compromise. Darjeeling teas usually have a floral note to them without being overwhelming.
I set up my Himalayan tea to brew several times using a gaiwan. The first brew had a fruity quality. The second brew had a floral quality. The third brew tasted washed out. Overall, this is a nice tea at a better price. I did have to put part of the bag of tea in a tin right away because the person at the tea shop was determined to get all 2 oz into the smallest bag they use. He was successful, but I was never going to get that bag closed again. I will keep this tea in mind next time I go tea shopping.

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  1. Poppy CrockerFebruary 6, 2023 at 7:57 AM

    I'm glad you found something good.

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    1. Lace makerFebruary 12, 2023 at 12:10 PM

      Thankfully I've liked the majority of teas I get from my favorite tea shop. I haven't ordered from the place that has the good chocolate tea in a long time because so many of the other teas that I have gotten from them are duds.

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