Camellia sinensis
Darjeeling Tea
Plant Family: Theaceae
Indulge in the Distinct Flavor of Darjeeling Tea Darjeeling Tea (Camellia sinensis), cultivated in the Darjeeling or Kalimpong Districts in West Bengal, India, is a distinct and popular black tea....
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Indulge in the Distinct Flavor of Darjeeling Tea
Darjeeling Tea (Camellia sinensis), cultivated in the Darjeeling or Kalimpong Districts in West Bengal, India, is a distinct and popular black tea. It's renowned for its full body and unique flavor, making it a treasured choice among tea aficionados. Darjeeling Tea is often referred to as the "champagne of teas" for its exquisite quality and complexity of flavors. It's ideal for those who appreciate a refined and sophisticated tea experience.
Unlike typical green or black teas, it boasts a unique muscatel flavor with floral, fruity undertones and a delicate astringency. This tea's rarity lies in its specific harvesting region and the meticulous processing that offers a lighter brew, setting it apart from the more robust profiles of standard green or black teas.
Know Your Ingredient: Darjeeling Tea
| Latin Name | Camellia sinensis |
| Active Ingredients | Caffeine, Theaflavins, Thearubigins, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Linalool, Geraniol, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenylethanol, Hexanoic Acid, Trans-geranic Acid, (E)-2-Hexenoic Acid, (Z)-3-Hexenoic Acid |
| Classification Secondary Metabolite | Alkaloids (Caffeine), Polyphenols (Theaflavins, Thearubigins, Epigallocatechin Gallate), Terpenoids (Linalool, Geraniol) |
| Flavor | Complex aroma with notes of floral, fruity, and muscatel, slightly astringent taste |
| Common Use | Brewed as a tea. Used in some tonics and other formulations. |
| Origin | Darjeeling or Kalimpong district, West Bengal, India |
Botanical Profile
Plant Metabolites
Popular Uses
Traditionally used as a brewed tea for focus
ritual
and daily enjoyment
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