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I'm on a weekend vacation and forgot to bring my tea and the international grocery didn't have it, so I settled for Darjeeling. I can barely notice the difference. It's so subtle that it might as well just be a different tea brand.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 months ago (1 children)

FYI, the taste differences become far more obvious with better quality teas. Darjeeling, being a more subtle (and posh) tea show this strongly. It's also a lot less tolerant of poor brewing.

For best results, don't cheap out, and look up optimal brewing instructions.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Sounds like good advice, thanks.

Although I probably DO need tea that's tolerant of poor brewing. I have small children (and ADHD) and am very bad about forgetting that I have tea brewing...

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Before kids, microwaved tea is an absolute travesty. After kids, it's an unfortunate necessity.

I personally have cheap(ish) teas that priduce a drinkable cup. I also have the good teas that deserve more care and attention.

If you're interested, these guys provide the best tea I've found so far. (They also supply a number of the best tea shops in Bath). It's definitely not cheap tea, but I currently have several kg of it in the house 😅

https://www.gillardsofbath.co.uk/

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago

Ooh, that is pricey, but I bet it's amazing. I don't often treat myself to the good stuff.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago

Using leaf tea instead of bags means it's more forgiving of over brewing. I've always assumed it's because you have large pieces instead of the smaller bits plus dust you get in bags, but I have no idea really.