1 July 2013

India has been known to produce one of the most valued teas worldwide. Darjeeling Tea gets its name from the place where it is cultivated; Darjeeling. The flavor, the aroma, the taste and the fragrance presents the most enigmatic effect on the one who takes a sip of it. If you are looking forward to some dose of refreshment after a long day of professional turmoil and personal worries, a brewing cup of Darjeeling Tea would be nothing less than a cup full of refreshment served hot at your pleasure.

Yes, Darjeeling Tea is refreshing and energizing. But is it all the beverage has to offer us? Certainly not! Let us take a stroll of some interesting and intriguing facts about Black tea cultivated across the hilly terrains of Darjeeling:

1.When Black Darjeeling Tea is brewed by seasoned experts, it exhibits a thin and light flowery scent. The tea has a unique flavor. It is musky, spicy with a hint of harshness to its taste. The overwhelming taste soon disappears and what is left is a sweet and cool aftertaste.

2.Although most of the varieties of Darjeeling tea are classified as black teas. The truth of the matter remains that these teas are more inclines towards Oolong Tea, since they do not undergo complete oxidation.

3.The traditional way of making Darjeeling Tea is preparing it as Black Tea. Darjeeling tea can be most often found in the form of green and oolong tea as well, although it is also possible that in rare occasions you might come across farmers cultivating white tea as well.

4.Darjeeling Tea has rich contents of antioxidants called flavonoids that fight cellular damage. The detoxifying action of antioxidants provides a protective layer around the cells against radical damage which often attributes to blood clot formation, cancer and atherosclerosis.

5.Darjeeling Tea consumed regularly, 3 to 5 cups per day can reap great benefits for health. You need to steep one teaspoon of Darjeeling Tea for 3 to 5 minutes in boiling water in order to derive maximum benefits from it.

1 comment:

  1. Very well written and presented...also, the image is excellent!

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