Twinings Darjeeling Tea (Multipack of 4 x 50 Tea Bags)
22.00€
The Twinings Darjeeling Tea (200 tea bags, multipack of 4 x 50 tea bags) sounds like a convenient and budget-friendly option for regular black tea drinkers who enjoy Darjeeling black tea. Here’s a breakdown of the pros and cons to help you decide:
Pros:
- Large Quantity (200 Tea Bags): Provides a long-lasting supply for frequent tea drinkers and offers a potentially very low price per cup.
- Darjeeling Black Tea: Darjeeling is known for its distinctive flavor, often described as light, floral, and slightly musky.
- Convenient Tea Bags: Easy and quick to prepare, ideal for busy mornings or on the go.
- Twinings Brand: Reputable brand known for its teas.
Cons:
- Limited Flavor Description: “Darjeeling black tea” is a general description. Quality and taste can vary depending on the specific Darjeeling tea. Reading online reviews can help with specifics about the taste profile (lightness, floral notes, astringency).
- Tea Bags vs Loose Leaf Tea: Tea bags may not offer the same complexity and nuances of flavor as loose leaf Darjeeling tea, which is known for its delicate taste.
- Potential for Waste: A large number of tea bags creates packaging waste.
Overall, the Twinings Darjeeling Tea could be a good option for you if:
- Drink black tea regularly, especially Darjeeling: The bulk pack offers a good value and potentially very low price per cup.
- Convenience is a priority: Tea bags are quick and easy to prepare.
- You’re new to Darjeeling tea or aren’t particular about specific flavor profiles: This is a budget-friendly way to try Darjeeling black tea.
However, if you:
- Are a Darjeeling connoisseur and prioritize a nuanced taste experience: Loose leaf tea from a specific region or estate might be a better choice.
- Want a more detailed flavor profile: Reading online reviews might help you understand the specific taste of this Darjeeling tea (lightness, floral notes, astringency).
- Want to minimize environmental impact: Loose leaf tea with reusable infusers is a more eco-friendly option in the long run.
Here are some additional things to consider:
- Research Online Reviews: See what other users mention about the taste profile (lightness, floral notes, astringency) and how these tea bags compare to other Darjeeling black teas.
- Water Temperature: Use hot water (but not boiling) around 80-85°C (175-185°F) for optimal flavor extraction, as Darjeeling is a more delicate black tea.
- Steeping Time: Steep for 3-5 minutes according to your preference for strength.
I hope this helps you decide whether Twinings Darjeeling Tea is a good choice for you!
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P. King –
colin shewbridge –
Savva Shady Savva –
This tea is the only tea bag type tea I currently know of that taste genuinely like there is caramel in it.
Lovely tea, nice sweet or without sugar and milk.
Worth a try.
VDubGirl –
Fran –
The packaging came in perfect condition, and the inside was full (we tried it before the pics and we used a few in the kettle).
Definitely recommend to those who like to try something new and like a cup of tea, it’s a very nice change.
Emma –
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ws Whisper –
DARK GREY
This is seriously different and very interesting. It really bears very loose associations with the traditional Earl Grey tea blend. Yes, there’s bergamot but the initial scent of the dry tea bag is deep and smokey Lapsang Souchong and sweet lemon citrus. The bergamot is almost an afterthought at this point.
Once brewed the tea is a russet red colour, and it doesn’t look overly strong. But it’s very powerfully flavoured. The Lapsang again throws the first punch but I think the lemon and bergamot are very well balanced behind the Lapsang smokiness.
Deep and dark it absolutely is. This is a tea for anyone who has a passion for different types of tea, it’s really a connoisseur blend.
It’s an occasional tea and not an everyday cuppa, and it very much challenges the drinker to sit up and take notice of it. It’s very bold! Personally I love it, but it may be an acquired taste for some.
DARK CHAI
It’s much like many other chai teas. Blends and strengths can alter between brands. After trying the Dark Grey I expected a similar twist or variation in this. There’s nothing in this blend that makes it stand out from the rest, nor is it particularly remarkable. It’s very heavy on the cinnamon, less so on the cloves, and to me the ginger is a mere whisper. The blend is nice and strong though, with plenty of black tea. I like it, it’s good, but it’s not unique.
DARK CARAMEL
There’s hints of caramel on the dry tea bag, which smells quite artificial. The scent is a lot stronger when brewed. It tastes and smells like the caramel in a Galaxy Caramel bar and it’s quite strong. It tastes less artificial in flavour than it is with the dry tea bag scent. I don’t think the tea comes across as strongly here; the tea is much stronger in the Dark Grey and Dark Chai.
I like this as a smooth and mellow relaxing cuppa. I don’t usually take sugar in any drink but this actually benefits from a little sweetness. I add a tiny amount of golden syrup. This blend would suit anyone with a sweet tooth whether or not they like a sugary cuppa.
My personal favourite is the Dark Grey which I think is a really superb twist on the original Earl Grey, but there’s something for everyone with these blends.