Darjeeling – Organic Earl Grey, Black Tea

Internationally renowned Darjeeling teas come to us from the area in and around Darjeeling, a Himalayan town in the state of West Bengal in eastern India. The soil and climatic conditions that exist here create teas that are treasured for their exquisite taste. Often referred to as the “Champagne of teas”, Darjeeling teas are so prized that the government there created a special logo that certifies that the teas bearing this logo were actually grown in this beautiful mountain terrain.

Enjoy the scented fragrance of natural Bergamot with the light and flavorful taste of this organic Darjeeling Earl Grey Black tea.

Ingredients: Organic black tea and natural bergamot oil.

Brew tea at 212º – steep for 3 minutes. 

Try pairing this tea with sandwiches, breads, fruits, poultry, seafood, or salads.

Darjeeling Tea Bark

Recipe from Culinary Tea by Cynthia Gold and Lise Stern

Ingredients:
1 pound finely chopped bittersweet or semisweet chocolate
2 Tbsp coarsely ground or crushed Darjeeling tea leaves

Preparation:
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

In the top of a double boiler set over just steaming water, melt the chocolate slowly, stirring frequently. When about ¾ of the chocolate is melted, remove the pan from the heat and stir until all the chocolate is melted. The chocolate should feel just slightly warm to the touch. Stir in the tea and mix well to distribute.

Pour the chocolate onto the prepared pan and spread it about 1/8″ thick. Let the bark set at room temperature until completely solid, about 4-6 hours. When it is set, break into pieces that are about 2″ square. Store at room temperature in an airtight container.