Straight ・ Dooars
Dooars
Grown in the lowlands between Assam and Darjeeling. Smooth and mellow.
- Origin
- North India, West Bengal
- Liquor color
- Deep Red
- How to enjoy
- Best enjoyed as a milk tea
About Dooars
This black tea is cultivated in the lowlands of northern West Bengal, nestled between Darjeeling and Assam. It has a mild flavor profile and a bright, rich liquor. The balance of body and drinkability makes it ideal for everyday milk tea and as a base for blends.
How to brew
Good tea comes down to three basics: the amount of leaves, fresh boiling water, and steeping time. Use about one teaspoon (3g) of leaves per cup, pour freshly boiled water at 95–100°C briskly over them, put the lid on the pot, and steep for 2.5–3 minutes. When the leaves circulate up and down in the pot (the 'jumping' effect), the aroma and flavor come out well.
- As a milk tea
- Full-bodied teas pair well with milk. Use slightly more leaves and steep a bit longer (3–4 minutes) for a strong brew, then add room-temperature milk afterwards. Not overheating the milk lets the tea's aroma shine.
A general guide to brewing black tea. Adjust to the tea and your taste.