Margaret’s Hope Darjeeling
This loose leaf tea is available to buy in our Online Teashop.
the fragrance of muscat grapes
Margaret’s Hope Darjeeling
This tea is harvested in June, the second flush, during which Darjeelings are incomparable to any other tea in the world. Reminiscent of black currants or similar to the taste and fragrance of muscat grapes, this noticeably puckery black tea shows light amber in the cup and possesses a wonderful, flowery bouquet. Milk will give it a grayish cast, but a touch of white sugar is very pleasant. Truly an excellent tea.
Steeping Directions
Learn how to make “Margaret’s Hope Darjeeling” to enjoy at home!
Basic
water at a rolling boil (~212° F)
1 tsp tea leaves per 6 oz. water (standard teacup)
~ 6 3 ⁄4 minutes: Drain tea strainer, serve, and enjoy!
milk and white sugar will complement (though please note that the milk will give the tea a grayish cast)
Tea Tip: For fullest flavor, use a tea strainer with enough room to allow the tea leaves to open as they steep.
Connoisseur
water at a rolling boil (~212° F)
1 3⁄4 heaping Tbsp tea leaves (32 oz. water / medium-sized teapot)
2 1⁄4 heaping Tbsp tea leaves (48 oz. water / large-sized teapot)
~ 3 1 ⁄2 minutes: pause timer, drain tea strainer, return, continue steeping
~ 6 1 ⁄4 minutes: start tasting every 15 seconds, steeping to your preference
~ 6 3 ⁄4 minutes: recommended steep time for “Margaret’s Hope Darjeeling.” Drain tea strainer, serve, and enjoy!
milk and white sugar will complement (though please note that the milk will give the tea a grayish cast)
Tea Tip: Taste by pouring only a quarter inch of tea into the cup.
At Teatime
Request this tea to be served as one of the three teas at your teatime reservation!
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