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.

    • cynar@lemmy.worldEnglish
      4·
      20 days ago

      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.

      • The Picard Maneuver@lemmy.world
        4·
        20 days ago

        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…

        • cynar@lemmy.worldEnglish
          3·
          20 days ago

          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/