{"product_id":"darjeeling-tea","title":"Darjeeling Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eDarjeeling tea is one of the lightest, most fragrant black teas (\u003cem\u003eCamellia sinensis\u003c\/em\u003e), with soft floral notes and the grape-like muscatel character it's known for. Drink it without milk so the aroma comes through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight and floral:\u003c\/strong\u003e a pale amber cup with delicate floral notes and a gentle, dry finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThat muscatel note:\u003c\/strong\u003e a fruity flavour tea tasters compare to muscat grapes, and part of the reason it's been called the champagne of teas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest without milk:\u003c\/strong\u003e milk and sugar cover up its delicate flavour, so it's traditionally drunk black.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn afternoon black tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e lighter in body than breakfast teas, and at home with cake, scones and sandwiches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertified organic loose leaf:\u003c\/strong\u003e straight organic black tea with nothing added.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-single js-acc-single\"\u003e\n  \u003c!-- How to Use --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-single-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"content-uses\" class=\"accordion-single-title label collapsible-trigger collapsible-trigger-btn collapsible-trigger-btn--borders collapsible--auto-height\" type=\"button\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"collapsible-trigger__layout\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content collapsible-content--all\" id=\"content-uses\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content__inner rte\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use 1 heaped teaspoon (about 2g) per cup. Let the boiled kettle sit for a minute or two so the water is around 90 to 95°C, then steep for 3 to 4 minutes. Fully boiling water and a long steep bring out more astringency and flatten the floral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIced:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add 2 tablespoons to a litre of cold water and leave it in the fridge overnight, then strain. It comes out soft and fragrant with very little bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eIf you like the lighter side of tea, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dried-sencha-green-tea\"\u003eSencha Green Tea\u003c\/a\u003e is worth a try too. For a fragrant black tea that does take milk, there's \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dried-earl-grey-tea\"\u003eEarl Grey Tea\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c!-- Good to Know --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-single-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"content-notes\" class=\"accordion-single-title label collapsible-trigger collapsible-trigger-btn collapsible-trigger-btn--borders collapsible--auto-height\" type=\"button\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"collapsible-trigger__layout\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content collapsible-content--all\" id=\"content-notes\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content__inner rte\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe muscatel note gets help from tiny insects. Leafhoppers feed on the young leaves, and the plant responds by making aroma compounds close to those in muscat grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eMost Darjeeling black tea is made from the small-leaf sinensis variety of the tea plant, a different form from the large-leaf plant behind Assam. The dry leaf is often a mix of brown and green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eKeep it sealed, cool and dark. The floral aroma is the first thing to fade, so it's at its best within a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eContains caffeine, much like other black teas, so keep to a few cups a day if pregnant. Tea can reduce iron absorption, so have it between meals if your iron is low. This information is not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medication.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"herbcottage","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":49249131004004,"sku":"so-darjeeling-tea-50g","price":17.3,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g","offer_id":49249131036772,"sku":"so-darjeeling-tea-200g","price":43.25,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0039\/7780\/5924\/files\/darjeeling-tea.jpg?v=1789344751","url":"https:\/\/www.herbcottage.com.au\/products\/darjeeling-tea","provider":"Mudbrick Herb Cottage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}