darjeeling
Definition
- Noun:
- A fine variety of black tea grown in northern India: Darjeeling refers to a specific, high-quality type of black tea cultivated in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal, India. It is known for its distinctive flavor and aroma.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- I prefer to start my morning with a cup of Darjeeling.
- The shop specializes in single-estate Darjeelings from the Himalayas.
Advanced Usage
- "First flush Darjeeling": Refers to tea made from the first plucking of leaves in the spring, known for a light, floral, and astringent character.
- First flush Darjeeling is highly prized by tea connoisseurs.
- "Second flush Darjeeling": Refers to tea from the second harvest, typically in late spring/early summer, known for a fuller body and muscatel flavor.
- The second flush Darjeeling has a richer, more fruity taste.
Variants and Related Words
- Darjeeling tea (noun phrase): The full term for this specific tea.
- She brought back some authentic Darjeeling tea from her trip.
Synonyms
- Black tea: The general category of tea to which Darjeeling belongs.
- Indian tea: A broader term that includes Darjeeling and other teas from India.
Noun
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a fine variety of black tea grown in northern India
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