Darjeeling
- Origin
- North India
- Liquor color
- Orange
- How to enjoy
- Best enjoyed as a straight tea
Characterized by a unique aroma known as 'Muscatel'. Available at specialty shops by tea estate.
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KitatanAugust 7, 2026★★★★★
A hint of Darjeeling's astringency with plenty of honey flavor. It feels like a honey black tea teabag has been perfectly recreated.
THE Honey Black Tea
KitatanJuly 30, 2026★★★★★
It is indeed less sweet, but the richness is also mild, and I wish for a bit more of that black tea flavor.
Famimar Royal Milk Tea
KitatanJuly 28, 2026★★★★★
The pleasant tartness of lemon tea 🍋
Gogo no Kocha 40TH BLEND Passion Fruit Scented Lemon Tea
KitatanJuly 28, 2026★★★★★
Sense of Security
A classic bottled black tea. The sweetness feels just right.
Gogo no Kocha Straight Tea
KitatanJuly 28, 2026★★★★★
It's a milk tea with honey 🍯, but I feel like it's better to drink it when it's a bit cool in the morning...
Gogo no Kocha Ice Milk Tea de Morning
KitatanJuly 27, 2026★★★★★
Darjeeling 20% Blend Tea It's a sugar-free lemon tea, so the acidity is refreshing and easy to drink, but the slight astringency might be a concern.
Gogo no Kocha Delicious Unsweetened Fragrant Lemon