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
      5·
      4 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·
        4 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·
          4 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/

        • Deebster@programming.dev
          2·
          4 days 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.