Do You Drink Darjeeling with Milk?

Darjeeling tea is among the most sought after teas by connoisseurs and avid tea-drinkers across the globe. It's a tea that's best enjoyed on its own without the addition of milk. Tea aficionados consider it sacrilegious to add milk to first flush varieties of Darjeeling tea due to its delicate flavour.

How do you drink Darjeeling?

Add 1 teaspoon of high-quality loose-leaf Darjeeling tea into a warmed teapot. Boil water and then allow it to cool for a minute or two. Pour water over the tea and steep for three minutes. Purists drink Darjeeling tea without milk, sugar, or lemon.

How do you use Darjeeling tea?

Here are some easy steps for you.
  1. Rinse your cup with boiling water and make it warm.
  2. Put a single-cup infuser inside the cup.
  3. Pour a tea spoon of tea leaves in the infuser.
  4. Pour boil water and steep for 3 to 5 minutes.
  5. Take away the infuser.
  6. Your cup of Darjeeling brew is ready.
Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.