Darjeeling de Triomphe Black Tea

This was the first tea I ever smelled at Teavana (I've always been a huge fan of Darjeeling tea) but was not able to purchase any until the recent sale - I'm so glad I finally did. This Darjeeling is wonderful. It's slightly vegetal, slightly floral, and rather malty, and you can definitely taste how high quality it is, but it really shines with milk added to it for extra extra smoothness. This is definitely in my top three favorite Teavana teas, and I will always keep it in stock when my budget allows me to!

As the other review states, brews to a honey color, which surprised me at first, but nice strong aroma, Great body, easy to look at. I go straight up or as a someone introduced me to darjeeling, with a hint of cream (not milk or half/half) and a light half tsp of sugar.. not needed but good way to make it more relaxing if a nightcap.

I concur with the other comment. It was "greener" than I expected. But, after I adjusted the amount of tea, it was smooth and energizing. It is crucial not to "over-steep" or use too hot water, otherwise this blend will taste "bitter and burnt." I have learned that the directions are there for a reason! I would definitely purchase again.

This is a very light brew, a little lighter in color than the honey I have sitting on my desk. It looks like a green tea. That being said, it tastes like a very light black tea.
It's smooth, with a woodsy floral taste that hits you toward the end of the sip, at the back of the mouth. My friend, upon smelling it said "That smells like the outdoors."
I'm not a huge black tea drinker, but I bought this both because it was on sale and because I want something to replace my morning coffee.

As I saw someone else on here do, I'll say this:

Can't Drink – 1 Star
Moroccan Mint (may just be brewing incorrectly. Further experimentation required)

Didn't like – 2 Star
Earl Grey (may have been the travel mug. Further experimentation required)
Honeybush Vanilla (only in blends)

It's okay – 3 Star
Blueberry Bliss
Blackberry Mojito
Darjeeling de Triomphe

Like it – 4 Star
Apple Lemon Pomegranate
Sweet Fruit Garden

Love it! – 5 Star
Jasmine Oolong
Silver Needles
Shanghai Orchid

I prefer a dark black tea so this was not going to be my favorite, but was able to steep a decent cup to my liking. I think it is a little too green for a black tea. It has a floral taste and smell. It is very weak for my taste, but when I used two bags for one cup it was more robust. If you like a light floral tea this is a good choice. If you like a malty dark tea like me, it will not thrill you.

This is a lovely Darjeeling tea. I've drank many, many Darjeelings and I'd have to say this rates right up there with the highest. It brews up with a light, fragrant liquor that has that typical floral Darjeeling taste with a slight bit of astringency. A perfect afternoon tea.

Darjeeling is one of my old standbys. It's a black tea, but mild enough to drink any time. Teavana's Darjeeling was greener than I expected. It produces a light golden brew, the color of honey. Still it was surprisingly good. I usually make my tea strong, a heaping teaspoon and a half, brew for about three and a half minutes. That formula works well for this tea. I highly recommend it.