Most of us love Darjeeling tea but few of us know why Champagne
Darjeeling taste is so unique. I didn't know either until I have
visited one of this largest Indian tea exports companies. I have a tea
taster friend in Bangladesh who had been worked for famous British tea
broker company- J. Thomas & Co. Pvt. Lt. J. Thomas is also one of the
largest tea broker house in the world. First time I had tasted this
Champagne Darjeeling in his house and I was so impressed with the
taste. I asked why that Darjeeling was totally different? His answer
was this is a special gifts from a Darjeeling estate owner. He wasn't
so interested to explain more. After that experience I was always
curious to know, which qualities Darjeeling teas are specially
produces for the estate owner and their special friend-

When I was visited this company, luckly I got the chance to talk with
the export manager. This young man was very open minded,smart,
extrovert and very knowledgable about Indian teas and somehow felt
comfortable with me, so did I. It is south Asian culture to offer a
cup of tea with some light snakes. When he offered me, defenitly I
asked for a fresh cup of Darjeeling. Believe me it was totally
different then the tea we buy from on-line vendors. The tea was just 3
days old and the aroma was so delicate. After a little chat he
understood my deep love with tea. Then he asked me- if I have ever
tried champagne Darjeeling. I said- as far as I know, it is a special
Darjeeling for special friends of Estate owner's. He just laughed and
asked two cups for us. I was very happy and at once decided to ask him
the secret of this Darjeeling tea. When we start siping the tea, he
asked me-how was it. It was sweet, strong flowery aroma with a medium
hints of almonds. The liquor was reddish with bright gold color. I
said- it is defenitly good but why did they put sugar in it. He
laughed and said it was pure brewed of Champagne Darjeeling( believe
me, you don't need sugar in it, naturally it is very sweet). I got the
chance and asked him the secret question. What makes this champagne
Darjeeling so unique and why it is not widely avilable in the market.
The answer was-

Champagne Darjeeling is a combination of very high quality teas from
the best tea producing areas of Darjeeling. That's why this is more
exclusive then a single estate Darjeeling. All good qualities from
different Darjeeling estates are in this blend. Lots of golden tips in
it. He warned me- not to be cheated by the name of Champagne
Darjeeling, which are sometimes seen in the market. This kind of teas
are exclusivley blended for a certain group of people.

we spend the whole evening and had dinner togather. Next day when I
woke up, I got a message- "mr. Zaman, please collect your package
from the front desk". It was a 250 gm. Champagne Darjeeling inside a
wooden craving box, gifts from him. I am sure some of you had the
chance to taste this, please leave your comment about your experience
with this taste of heaven.

All I can say- Champagne Darjeeling is much better then a single
estate Darjeeling.

Ripon
(Dhaka, Bangladesh)

1/21/04


Most of us love Darjeeling tea but few of us know why Champagne
Darjeeling taste is so unique. I didn't know either until I have
visited one of this largest Indian tea exports companies. I have a tea
taster friend in Bangladesh who had been worked for famous British tea
broker company- J. Thomas & Co. Pvt. Lt. J. Thomas is also one of the
largest tea broker house in the world. First time I had tasted this
Champagne Darjeeling in his house and I was so impressed with the
taste. I asked why that Darjeeling was totally different? His answer
was this is a special gifts from a Darjeeling estate owner. He wasn't
so interested to explain more. After that experience I was always
curious to know, which qualities Darjeeling teas are specially
produces for the estate owner and their special friend-

When I was visited this company, luckly I got the chance to talk with
the export manager. This young man was very open minded,smart,
extrovert and very knowledgable about Indian teas and somehow felt
comfortable with me, so did I. It is south Asian culture to offer a
cup of tea with some light snakes. When he offered me, defenitly I
asked for a fresh cup of Darjeeling. Believe me it was totally
different then the tea we buy from on-line vendors. The tea was just 3
days old and the aroma was so delicate. After a little chat he
understood my deep love with tea. Then he asked me- if I have ever
tried champagne Darjeeling. I said- as far as I know, it is a special
Darjeeling for special friends of Estate owner's. He just laughed and
asked two cups for us. I was very happy and at once decided to ask him
the secret of this Darjeeling tea. When we start siping the tea, he
asked me-how was it. It was sweet, strong flowery aroma with a medium
hints of almonds. The liquor was reddish with bright gold color. I
said- it is defenitly good but why did they put sugar in it. He
laughed and said it was pure brewed of Champagne Darjeeling( believe
me, you don't need sugar in it, naturally it is very sweet). I got the
chance and asked him the secret question. What makes this champagne
Darjeeling so unique and why it is not widely avilable in the market.
The answer was-

Champagne Darjeeling is a combination of very high quality teas from
the best tea producing areas of Darjeeling. That's why this is more
exclusive then a single estate Darjeeling. All good qualities from
different Darjeeling estates are in this blend. Lots of golden tips in
it. He warned me- not to be cheated by the name of Champagne
Darjeeling, which are sometimes seen in the market. This kind of teas
are exclusivley blended for a certain group of people.

we spend the whole evening and had dinner togather. Next day when I
woke up, I got a message- "mr. Zaman, please collect your package
from the front desk". It was a 250 gm. Champagne Darjeeling inside a
wooden craving box, gifts from him. I am sure some of you had the
chance to taste this, please leave your comment about your experience
with this taste of heaven.

All I can say- Champagne Darjeeling is much better then a single
estate Darjeeling.

Ripon
(Dhaka, Bangladesh)


Ripon,

This tea sounds extraordinary. Enjoy it much. Your trip to India sounds so
rewarding. Thanks for sharing these things.

Michael

(Ripon) wrote in news:40276237.0401210501.30f783d2
@posting.google.com:

When I was visited this company, luckly I got the chance to talk with
the export manager. This young man was very open minded,smart,
extrovert and very knowledgable about Indian teas and somehow felt
comfortable with me, so did I. It is south Asian culture to offer a
cup of tea with some light snakes.

Sounds great but hold the snakes on mine.