Teavana Product Reviews and Ratings - New Teas - Darjeeling Vidyaranya Black Tea from Teavana

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Brand: Teavana

Located in: New Teas

This exquisite tea is from one of the oldest estates in the west valley Darjeeling region of India. It has a crisp, muscatel cup and is excellent any time of the day. Darjeeling teas are considered the "champagne of teas"; Darjeeling Vidyaranya means "from the forest of learning" and is exclusive to Teavana. FTGFOP-1. First flush, rarest season.

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Avg. Customer Rating:

4.4 stars

(based on 12 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Tea Body:

Medium(8)

Tea Flavor:

Malty(4)

Pros:

Aromatic(3), Fresh(7), High quality(8), Smooth body(6), Soothing(5)

Best Uses:

Afternoon(4), Anytime(8), Morning(3)

Describe Yourself:

Health conscious(3), Tea enthusiast(9)

A truly special black tea

By Emma

from philadelphia, pa on 11/10/2010

Tea Body:

Medium

Tea Flavor:

Malty, mild

Pros:

High Quality, Soothing, Unique Flavor Profile

Best Uses:

Anytime

Describe Yourself:

Tea Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Teavana Darjeeling Vidyaranya Black Tea:

A very good but expensive black tea. It has a mild flavor that is very soothing. I received this tea as s special gift from someone who knows I love tea. I am not sure I would buy it for myself as it is more expensive, but it is definitely high quality. I can steep the same leaves more than once and it doesn't appear to lose flavor. Be careful not to over steep as it does get bitter past 3 minutes.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Try before you buy!

By Penny from Massachusetts on 5/9/2010

Tea Body:

Medium

Pros:

Smooth Body, Unique Flavor Profile

Cons:

Bitter

Best Uses:

Anytime

Describe Yourself:

Tea Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Teavana Darjeeling Vidyaranya Black Tea:

Be sure to watch your brew time. 2:30 max! I have wasted a number of cups trying to get the right time. This tea goes to bitter very, very quickly. Please (due to the price) try this one before you buy it. It is growing on me. BUT for the price, I was really hoping to love it, like I do all my other Black Teas. Live and Learn taste is individual. Enjoy you tea!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

A Heavenly Brew

By Runsha

from Orlando, FL on 3/8/2010

Tea Body:

Medium

Pros:

Aromatic, Consistent, High Quality

Best Uses:

Anytime

Describe Yourself:

Conservative Tea Drinker

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Teavana Darjeeling Vidyaranya Black Tea:

I have been drinking Darjeeling tea of one kind or another for over 40 years and this is indeed the highest standard of Darjeeling. Unfortunately the cost reflects this as well. Darjeeling is a consistent tea cup after cup. Although it does need a careful hand when brewing it is stable once brewed and safe to brew up a small pot for an hour or two. A rare treat that must be experienced.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

refreshing & relaxing

By Just Keep Swimming

from Bloomington, IN on 11/29/2009

Tea Body:

Medium

Pros:

Aromatic, Fresh, High Quality, Smooth Body, Soothing

Best Uses:

Anytime

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, Occasional Tea Drinker

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Teavana Darjeeling Vidyaranya Black Tea:

Delicious and refreshing. Right amount of sweetness with a little bit of honey! Soothing for a sore throat and a cough.

[4 of 11 customers found this review helpful]

Zen in a cup

By A simple man from Here and Now. on 10/20/2009

Tea Body:

Light

Tea Flavor:

Malty, Upliftng Enlightening

Pros:

Smooth Body, Soothing, Unique Flavor Profile

Best Uses:

Afternoon

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Teavana Darjeeling Vidyaranya Black Tea:

Much has been said about the brewing time for this tea. It is true. Don't offend this tea by overbrewing. You will have a bitter cup if you turn your back on it. Don't use a timer, though. When brewing tea, any tea, be present with the tea. Make tea brewing a meditation. Be present with the tea and you will know when the time is right. That time comes more quickly than one would think. Be of good health. Share your tea with all.

[3 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

That's some good darjeeling.

By serenablackcat

from PA on 8/10/2009

Tea Body:

Full

Tea Flavor:

Malty, Vegetal

Pros:

Fresh, High Quality, Rich in Antioxidants

Cons:

Bitter

Best Uses:

Afternoon, Anytime, Morning

Describe Yourself:

Tea Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Teavana Darjeeling Vidyaranya Black Tea:

I had always liked darjeeling but hadn't tried the really fancy kind before. It has a more pointed taste than regular black tea and the color is light. I've been enjoying this a lot as an iced tea in the hot weather. It feels soothing and energizing.

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Temperamental but delicious tea!

By B for Tea

from South Florida on 8/4/2009

Tea Body:

Medium

Tea Flavor:

Nutty

Pros:

Unique Flavor Profile

Cons:

Temperamental

Best Uses:

Afternoon, With meals

Describe Yourself:

Tea Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Teavana Darjeeling Vidyaranya Black Tea:

I saw this tea was rated as a single leaf in strength. I love black teas, but find that the 3 leaf strength is a bit too much for me on it's own and prefer the 2 leaf strength for my "every day" tea. This one was on my list to try and when I did, I found some amazing qualities along with restrictions. First, you can NOT treat this like a normal black tea with a 2-3 min steep time. It goes bitter after 1:30. Secondly, though it does have a mild "strength" to it's flavor, it is still quite rich with a nutty aftertaste to it. So the 1 leaf strength is misleading as it can easily be taken for a 2. That being said, it is a really nice tea that mixes well with others. Earthier teas play nicely with it such as Rooibos Peach. I would recommend this to a friend, but be sure to add that it must be handled with care to truly enjoy it.

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Favorite Black Tea

By AV

from New York City on 6/3/2009

Tea Body:

Medium

Tea Flavor:

Fruity, Malty

Pros:

Aromatic, Fresh, High Quality, Smooth Body, Unique Flavor Profile

Best Uses:

Afternoon, Morning

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, Tea Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Teavana Darjeeling Vidyaranya Black Tea:

I am not a huge black tea drinker, but I love this tea. It is relatively light for a black tea, and when you step it for 3 minutes it is not bitter at all. The flavor is slightly floral and fruity, slightly malty, and very soothing. Definitely worth the price!

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Very nice

By El Kay from Indiana on 3/16/2009

Tea Body:

Medium

Pros:

Fresh, Smooth Body, Soothing

Best Uses:

Anytime

Describe Yourself:

High-End Shopper, Tea Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Teavana Darjeeling Vidyaranya Black Tea:

Very nice tea. Although, I do agree that it gets bitter quickly so don't oversteep! Just a very, very nice natural tasting tea which I love.

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Wonderful Cup

By Zig

from NY on 1/12/2009

Tea Body:

Light

Tea Flavor:

Muscatel

Pros:

Fresh, High Quality, Smooth Body, Unique Flavor Profile

Cons:

Expensive

Best Uses:

Anytime

Describe Yourself:

Beginning Tea Connoisseur, Tea Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Teavana Darjeeling Vidyaranya Black Tea:

The cup steeps quite quickly reaching full color in about two minutes thirty seconds to three minutes thirty second. Keep your eye on the clock! It has a very delicate muscatel, not at all overpowering. It is smooth and will not leave a dry mouth as long as you do not over steep it. On a side note: DO NOT RE-STEEP. The tannin content is too high and you will end up with a bitter cup.

Overall, a wonderful tea at any time of day.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Taste WAY better than it smells!!!!

By Sea Secret

from Rocklin, CA on 1/5/2009

Tea Flavor:

Clean

Pros:

Fresh, High Quality, Soothing, Unique Flavor Profile

Cons:

Share with GOOD friends

Best Uses:

Anytime

Describe Yourself:

Tea Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Teavana Darjeeling Vidyaranya Black Tea:

I sampled this tea because I thought there was no way any tea is strange smelling would taste good enough to spend that much money on. It was WELL worth the price. It is great.

[2 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Morning Tea

By Mike

from Bethaany, CT on 11/13/2008

Tea Body:

Medium

Tea Flavor:

Earthy

Pros:

Fresh, High Quality, Unique Flavor Profile, Whole Leaf Tea

Cons:

Weak

Best Uses:

Morning

Describe Yourself:

Athletic, Health Conscious, Tea Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Teavana Darjeeling Vidyaranya Black Tea:

While I prefer a stronger black tea, this does the trick in the morning, I usually let it steep for a bit longer than normal. Very nice aroma

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