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๐ Elevate your daily ritual with Darjeeling โ where heritage meets health in every cup.
Darjeeling by Ahmad Tea is a premium black tea blend sourced from Indiaโs renowned Mahabharata Mountain Range. Celebrated with 22 Great Taste Awards, it offers a delicate yet complex flavor profile, naturally caffeinated and sugar-free. Brewed optimally in 7-10 minutes, it supports heart health with strong antioxidants and is ethically produced under the Ethical Tea Partnership. Perfect for millennials seeking a sophisticated, health-conscious alternative to coffee and soft drinks.













| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (954) |
D**S
My favorite budget tea so far
I'm trying other different types of tea right now, otherwise I would be ordering more of this right now lol. This is a pretty impressive tea considering how cheap it is. Moderately strong, and has a fairly complex flavor. If you drink a lot of quality loose leaf tea, you may not find this to be that impressive. But for what it is, it's pretty damn good. As they say in the description don't ruin it by adding milk, pick up something else for that. To me, the main downside is that Ahmad's limited selection of loose leaf teas all seem to have a pretty common backbone of flavor (from the Ceylon sourced tea...? from the processing method...? i don't know, i am not that knowledgeable). They seem to be budget oriented at the core and I'm not blaming them for that. But do be aware that if you purchase several different types of teas from them, they will have a similar taste. Personally I am not blaming them for this because they are honest about where their tea comes from, and present a good value.
C**E
Great tea
Great flavor, good packaging, great price point. This is Darjeeling tea, it is a light tea. If your review is poor bc it is a light tea then you are not properly reviewing Darjeeling tea. It would be a great review if you rated it low because you ordered a stout dark black tea and instead got a Darjeeling quality. I suggest you do your homework before you buy something so you aren't disappointed.
S**Y
Darjeeling
Really best Indian Tea
C**N
Delightful Darjeeling Tea Experience
Ahmad Tea Darjeeling Tea offers a pleasant and satisfying tea-drinking experience that I thoroughly enjoyed. As a fan of Darjeeling teas, I appreciated the subtle yet distinctive flavor profile that this tea delivers. What I liked most about Ahmad Tea's Darjeeling blend is its delicate aroma and smooth taste. It has a light, floral note with hints of muscatel, characteristic of fine Darjeeling teas. The tea leaves are of good quality, evident from the golden hue and clarity of the brew. The packaging is elegant and practical, keeping the tea fresh and aromatic. The individual tea bags are convenient for brewing a quick cup of tea without any hassle. Each bag contains just the right amount of tea leaves to infuse a flavorful cup, ensuring consistency in taste. While I thoroughly enjoyed the tea, I rated it 4 stars primarily because I prefer a slightly stronger brew. While this tea is perfect for those who appreciate milder flavors, I found myself steeping the bags a bit longer to achieve a richer taste. Overall, Ahmad Tea Darjeeling Tea is a wonderful choice for tea enthusiasts looking to indulge in a refined Darjeeling experience. Its delicate flavor, quality packaging, and convenience make it a staple in my tea collection, and I would recommend it to anyone seeking a light and aromatic cup of tea.
A**R
Not what I expected.
This does not taste like any other Darjeeling tea I have ever had, and I have had many. I'm sorry I missed the deadline to return it.
R**L
Great Darjeeling!
Iโve been purchasing this tea for several years and havenโt found an equivalent without spending considerably more money. Ultimately, I always come back to Ahmad!
J**G
Fresh tea
The tea seems fresher than most, tastes great, and is delivered quickly.
R**D
worth the money!
a good ahmad tea product.a nice change in flavor.
S**9
Not too harsh
Very nice cup of tea
E**D
Loose Leaf Darjeeling
This was my first pack of loose leaf tea to try, I'm fed up of tea bags. I have no idea what Darjeeling tastes like, and I just pluped for this based on price and reviews. This is a delicious, flavourful brew. I don't like strong tea - well not builders' tea anyway, so, using an in-cup tea strainer type thingy I steeped the first attempt for 3 minutes. Tried it without milk - I always take milk in my tea. Ugh. So I added some milk - much better but too weak and thin tasting Then I noticed the instructions on the tin said 5-10 minutes, so next time I tried 5 minutes -much better. I have now settled on 4 minutes for a well-heaped teaspoon or leaves in an in-cup strainer/brewer The actual leaves are something to behold - great, big quality tea leaves. I am impressed. The canister is nice - it's solid and the lid fits well, but now I've got one I don't need another - so I'll be on the look out for a box next time
C**Y
Good Tasting tea
This was a nice tea. It was earthy and bold. Keep in mind it's a tea you don't really want to use milk in.
B**N
Excellent quality loose leaf tea
It is so difficult to find good quality loose leaf tea. This tea is the genuine product. Excellent flavour and obviously genuine good quality leaves. One of the tests is to look inside the pot or glass once the tea has been consumed. The leaves have regenerated and there is almost no sediment or cloudiness (which you get with many other brands, because many other brands use all the "dust" as well to achieve high margins and more weight. Another test is to make your tea in a double walled tall glass (which is my preferred way when on my own) and put a saucer or small plate on top. With this method, with this loose leaf tea, you will know your tea is ready when all the leaves have fallen to the bottom and see there is no dusty surface or cloudiness. Finally, with this tea, the result is always a lovely clear beverage with no cloudiness or scum on the surface. It is not inexpensive but it is such good quality loose leaf tea, it is possible to top up with hot water and enjoy a second drink. The great quality, compared with many others, also means it is possible to use less per pot. Strongly recommend this product.
A**R
Nice taste
Considering the price, it is a good quality. Obviously you shouldn't expect prime quality for that price, but it taste really good, it was really nicely complimenting the Persian dish we had. Would recommend. It is very light bodied, not too strong, as you would expect from a Darjeeling tea.
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