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> I'm looking to get a nice Darjeeling tea. I really have no experience
> in buying decent tea. What brands should I look for? Any
> recomendations? Places in New York City I might check out?

Little India, Lex between 28th & 30th, where tourists & Pakistani cabdrivers
both go to eat (usually at different places).

An Indian store -- I'm drawing a blank on the name -- on 28th between Lex &
Park, downtown side of the street, has (or had a few weeks ago when I last
visited) Lopchu Estate Darjeeling. Kalustyan's Spices on Lex itself
(http://www.kalustyans.com/) is pricey, but they might have something there.
The area has ethnic groceries etc. & they have teas.

A good neighborhood to shop & eat in if you like foods from the Indian
subcontinent. (6th Street between 1st & 2nd is another)

Darjeelings are known by the estate in which they were grown, otherwise I
believe it's a blend. A warning: it's said that worldwide, more tonnes of
tea are sold as Indian Darjeeling than Darjeeling produces, so beware of
adulteration and fraudulent labeling.

Ozzy