DARJEELING FINEST BLEND LOOSE TEA
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A harmony of expertly blended Ceylon and Darjeeling black teas from different regions. Darjeeling's muscatel overtone comes through while Ceylon rounds out the strength and body.
| Darjeeling Finest Blend - Loose 2oz/56g |
$7.45 |
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| Darjeeling Finest Blend - Loose 4oz/113g |
$12.50 |
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| Darjeeling Finest Blend - Loose 8oz/227g |
$21.95 |
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| Darjeeling Finest Blend - Loose 16oz/454g |
$39.95 |
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SOURCED, BLENDED AND PACKAGED IN-HOUSE
PRICES LISTED IN CANADIAN DOLLARS (CAD)
Available in both tea bags and loose tea, Murchie's Darjeeling Finest Blend Tea offers tea drinkers a tasteful blend of some of the world's finest black teas. It is a very smooth medium blend with a unique muscatel overtone, with Ceylon tea as a clear, smooth tasting base that enhances the distinctive 2nd flush muscatel flavour of our Darjeeling and the lively flavours of an autumnal flush Himalayan tea.
Darjeeling teas are grown in the Himalayan region of West Bengal, India and are considered the Champagne of tea. The unique hilly regions, climate and soil where it is grown create the musky spiciness that Darjeeling is known for and cannot be replicated elsewhere.
Ceylon tea is grown in Sri Lanka, an island off of the southern coast of India. The country Sri Lanka was called Ceylon until 1972 and although the name of the country changed at this time, the name Ceylon was kept for tea.
| Caffeine | Caffeinated |
|---|---|
| Cup Strength | Strong |
| Origin | Blend |
| Tea Format | Loose Tea |
| Type | Black |
Best tea ever Review by Suzie
The Darjeeling Finest Blend is the perfect cup of tea. I had thought it would be too strong for a breakfast tea, but it is not. Just right - full taste, never bitter. Recommend the loose leaf version and the little Murchies silver measuring spoon to keep the tea consistent. Thank you Murches for keeping the British tea tradition alive for us Anglophiles used to a daily cup of tea with milk.
Posted on 2019-12-07Write your Own Review
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Steeping the Best (Guide)
Different types of teas should be steeped according to certain times and water temperatures to bring out their best flavours. Use this guide as a starting point, and then experiment until you find the perfect brewing method for your favourite tea.
Based on approximately one level teaspoon (2.5 g) of loose tea or one tea bag per 6-8 ounce (180-240 mL) cup. For stronger flavour, add more tea. Brewing for longer may increase the strength of the tea, but will likely also cause bitterness.
Tea Bags vs. Loose Tea
While our tea bags and loose tea are crafted to match the same flavour profile, there are discernable effects between the two formats. Namely, the leaves inside tea bags is milled, making it much finer and a quicker brew, while loose tea can take a couple minutes longer to steep. Tea bags are very convenient, but loose tea can be more visually appealing and brewed with a reusable infuser.
- Tea bags: steep for 3 - 4 minutes
- Loose tea: steep for 4 - 5 minutes
General Steeping Temperatures
The table included here shows some general guidelines for steeping different kinds of tea. Be mindful that some teas, even two from the same category, will brew differently than others. In particular, our green-black blends will often have different ratios of green and black teas - the more green-leaning ones should be brewed at a lower temperature range. Experimentation is highly encouraged, as tea is very much a matter of personal taste.
Puerh and oolong teas are often steeped multiple times for a shorter period of time in smaller brewing vessels. This method creates a curious exploration of the tea as it unfurls, developing new flavours with each subsequent brew - often making for great social conversation.
If you're unsure, try steeping in the middle range for your tea type. If the result is too bitter, steep at a lower temperature or for a shorter time. If the result is flat, try a higher temperature.