The
combination of rain and tea is indeed a match made in heaven. Especially in
Delhi when the monsoon brings respite from the sweltering heat and the cool
showers wash the grime away to reveal brighter shades of green all over the city,
there’s something very comforting about savouring a warm cup of tea.
As much as I like this whole idea I have never really developed a liking for the masala chai with milk that most Indian households wake up to. The only way I have enjoyed tea is whenever I dipped a biscuit in it, and even then rarely ever sipped the tea that was left after I had had my fill of the biscuits. Which is why I accept the invitation for tea tasting at The Oberoi Patisserie & Delicatessen: because a tea expert from Newby Teas is here to share the nuances, brewing techniques and other tea trivia through the rainy month of July. And after tasting some 14 cups of tea I can safely say that if this is the kind of tea one can have I can happily become a tea-drinker!
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The beautiful and tasteful teas. |
This tea
tasting, the first ever for me, is much like wine tasting or whiskey
appreciation. There are 14 types of tea that are brewed right in front of me,
starting from the Indian Darjeeling tea and Masala Chai, moving
on to the Japanese Genmaicha and Gyokuro, then the Chinese Oriental
Sencha and Jasmine Pearls. The progression of tea moves from black
to green to the caffeine-free Silver Needle white tea. Then there are teas or tisanes that have no tea but have been infused with fruits like the Tropical Delight and Rosehip & Hibiscus. I am also shown different types of tea leaves, flowers and fruits that have been used for the
infusion. Each tea comes with detailed notes like wines/malt whiskies.
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Tea notes. |
While I am taken through 14 cups of tea,
each with its distinct aroma and flavour, I am told interesting tea stories
like the origin of the tea bag or the accidental creation of the first ever
iced tea. I reckon that this tea tasting will be as enjoyable to tea
connoisseurs who will appreciate their premium quality as it is for a ‘newby’
like me. I especially like the smoothness of the Silver Needle, the delicious
caramel aroma of the Milk Oolong, the
taste of the Chamomile, the
uniqueness of the Rooibos Tiramisu and
finally the beauty of a flower blooming in front of my eyes or the Mini Flowering Tea!
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The flowering tea blooms in my cup! |
The tea tasting is free of charge through the month of July. It's a fun thing to do, either on your own or with a bunch of friends. After the tasting session you can order the tea of your choice along with an appetising assortment of freshly baked croissants, muffins, Danish, macaroons, or a variety of gourmet snacks, salads and sandwiches that will be charged on an a la carte basis.
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A choice of macaroons, scones, quiches, palmiers and more. |
Details:
The
Oberoi Patisserie & Delicatessen, Dr. Zakir Hussain Marg
New
Delhi - 110 003.
Ph:
+91 11 2436 3030
Timings: Tea Tasting is from 3:30 pm –
6:30 pm.
Prices: Premium Teas like English
Breakfast, Earl Grey, Darjeeling Rs 350 onwards; Special Premium Teas
like Jasmine Pearls, Lavender Dream, Green Sencha, Oriental Sencha Rs 395
onwards; Macroons Rs 150 per piece; Savouries Rs 200 onwards.
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