darjeeling

Thân thiện

A woman pours a cup of Darjeeling tea from a ceramic teapot.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a fine variety of black tea grown in northern India

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