Lipton Darjeeling Tea (250g)

Yes, it's actually a great entry point into Darjeeling tea. It comes from a trusted brand name that most people already know, the preparation is straightforward — just loose leaves and hot water — and the familiar Lipton format takes the intimidation out of brewing loose leaf tea. The moderate flavor strength means it won't overwhelm someone who's new to Darjeeling, while still offering enough character for the taste to be interesting.

It depends on your expectations. One reviewer specifically appreciated the authentic Darjeeling character of this tea. However, serious tea enthusiasts accustomed to single-estate, first-flush Darjeelings may find it less complex than specialty options. It's a mass-market interpretation of Darjeeling — good for daily drinking but not something you'd savor as a connoisseur experience. Think of it as a reliable everyday Darjeeling rather than a special-occasion tea.

This tea is best suited for daily tea drinkers who want a reliable, everyday Darjeeling without spending specialty tea prices. It's particularly good for beginners exploring Darjeeling for the first time, thanks to the familiar Lipton brand and straightforward preparation. It also works well for people who drink multiple cups a day and want something pleasant but not fussy. If you're a tea connoisseur looking for a complex, single-estate experience, this probably isn't your best match — but for general-purpose black tea drinking, it hits the mark for most buyers.

Lipton is one of the most recognized tea brands globally, and reviewers of this Darjeeling specifically mention the trusted brand reputation as a positive factor. You're not getting artisan, small-batch quality here, but you are getting consistent, reliable tea from a brand with over a century of experience. For an everyday Darjeeling, that consistency and reliability matter — you know what you're getting each time.

For the best results with this Darjeeling, use freshly boiled water that's cooled just slightly — around 200-210°F (93-99°C). Use about one teaspoon of the loose leaf tea per cup, and steep for 3 to 5 minutes. Some reviewers note that it has a moderate flavor strength with a rich aroma, so if you prefer a stronger cup, try a slightly longer steep or an extra half teaspoon of leaves rather than over-boiling, which can make it bitter.

Here's a simple method: First, boil fresh cold water. While it heats, measure about one teaspoon of the loose Darjeeling leaves per cup into a teapot or infuser. Once the water reaches a rolling boil, let it cool for about 30 seconds, then pour it over the leaves. Steep for 3-5 minutes depending on how strong you like it. Strain and enjoy. You can drink it plain to appreciate the Darjeeling character that reviewers praise, or add a splash of milk and sugar if that's your preference.

A few tricks can elevate your cup: First, make sure you're using enough leaves — a rounded teaspoon per cup rather than a flat one can make a real difference, especially since reviewers describe this as having moderate flavor strength. Second, try adding a thin slice of lemon or a few drops of honey, which complement Darjeeling's natural character beautifully. Third, use freshly drawn cold water (not pre-boiled) for better oxygen content, which improves the flavor extraction. And fourth, store the tea properly in an airtight container — stale leaves are often the reason tea tastes flat.

To make a good milk tea with this Darjeeling, you'll want to brew it stronger than usual. Use about 1.5 teaspoons of leaves per cup and steep for a full 5 minutes to get a robust base that won't disappear under the milk. The moderate flavor strength noted by reviewers means you really do need that extra leaf. After straining, add warm milk to taste — typically about a quarter cup per cup of tea. Add sugar or honey if you like. The Darjeeling character gives milk tea a slightly muscatel, floral note that's quite different from Assam-based chai.

The 250g (8.82 oz) pack gives you roughly 100-125 cups of tea, assuming you use about 2-2.5 grams per cup (one teaspoon). That works out to about 3-4 months of daily tea drinking if you have one cup a day, or about 6 weeks if you're a two-cup-a-day person. For a loose leaf Darjeeling, that's a reasonable amount for the size.

Once you open the 250g pack, transfer the loose leaves to an airtight container — a tin or sealed jar works well. Keep it away from light, heat, moisture, and strong odors (tea absorbs smells easily, so don't store it next to spices). Stored properly, it should stay fresh for 6-12 months, though you'll get the best flavor in the first few months after opening. The rich aroma that reviewers praise will fade if the tea is left exposed to air.

You can, but many Darjeeling purists would say it's best enjoyed plain or with just a touch of honey or lemon. The delicate floral and aromatic character that reviewers appreciate in this tea can get masked by milk. If you do want milk, use just a small splash rather than a heavy pour. For a proper milk tea, an Assam or CTC black tea would be a better base — this Darjeeling's moderate strength works best when its natural flavors can shine through.

Drinking black tea daily is generally a healthy habit. You'll get a regular dose of antioxidants, polyphenols, and L-theanine, which can support heart health and mental alertness. Multiple reviewers of this Lipton Darjeeling use it as part of their daily tea routine, which is one of its recommended uses. The moderate caffeine content (40-50mg per cup) is well within safe daily limits. Just keep in mind that tannins in black tea can reduce iron absorption, so if you're anemic, avoid drinking it with meals.

It's an excellent morning choice. The moderate caffeine content (around 40-50mg) provides a gentle wake-up compared to coffee's more aggressive jolt. The L-theanine in the tea promotes calm focus, which is ideal for starting your day. Reviewers who use this as their daily tea are likely brewing it in the morning — it's one of its recommended uses. Just eat something alongside it, since black tea on a completely empty stomach can cause mild nausea in some people.

The most common mistakes when brewing a Darjeeling like this Lipton are: using water that's too hot (a full rolling boil can scorch delicate Darjeeling leaves), steeping too long (over 5 minutes turns it bitter), using too little tea (which could lead to the weak flavor one reviewer complained about), and using stale water that's been reboiled multiple times. For this 250g pack, also make sure you store it in an airtight container away from light and moisture to keep it fresh — loose tea can lose its aroma quickly if left open.

For iced tea, brew it double-strength: use two teaspoons of Lipton Darjeeling per cup with hot water, steep for 4-5 minutes, then strain and pour directly over a full glass of ice. The ice will dilute it to the right strength. Alternatively, you can cold-brew it overnight — add about 3 tablespoons of leaves to a liter of cold water in the fridge for 8-12 hours. Cold brewing brings out the smooth, aromatic Darjeeling character without any bitterness.

You don't actually want to boil the tea itself — just the water. Bring your water to a full boil, then pour it over the Lipton Darjeeling leaves and let them steep for 3 to 5 minutes. Three minutes gives a lighter, more delicate Darjeeling flavor, while five minutes brings out a stronger, more robust taste. Going beyond five minutes can make it astringent and bitter, which may explain why one reviewer found the flavor weak — they might have needed to adjust their leaf-to-water ratio rather than just extending the brew time.

Yes, black tea like this Lipton Darjeeling has well-documented health benefits. It's rich in polyphenols and antioxidants that support heart health, gut health, and may help reduce inflammation. A cup of Darjeeling black tea typically has around 40-50mg of caffeine — enough to give you a gentle energy boost without the jitters many people get from coffee. Drinking it daily, as many reviewers of this tea do, is a perfectly healthy habit for most people.

Loose leaf black tea is generally considered the healthiest form because the larger leaves retain more antioxidants and essential oils compared to the finely ground tea dust found in some tea bags. Lipton Darjeeling comes as loose leaf tea in a 250g pack, which means you're getting a more whole-leaf experience that preserves more of those beneficial compounds like theaflavins and thearubigins.

It depends on your caffeine sensitivity. With approximately 40-50mg of caffeine per cup, this Darjeeling has enough to provide a mild alertness boost for most people. It won't hit you as hard as coffee, but if you're caffeine-sensitive, drinking it late in the evening could affect your sleep. Most people find that a cup in the morning or early afternoon — which fits its recommended use as a daily tea — gives a pleasant lift without causing sleep issues later.

No, coffee has significantly more caffeine than black tea. A typical cup of Darjeeling black tea like this Lipton has around 40-50mg of caffeine, while a cup of brewed coffee has 95-200mg. So you're looking at roughly half to a quarter of the caffeine. That makes this Darjeeling a nice option if you want a gentle pick-me-up for your daily tea routine without the intensity of coffee.

A cup of this Lipton Darjeeling typically has about 40-50mg of caffeine, compared to 95-200mg in a standard cup of brewed coffee. That means you could drink two to three cups of this Darjeeling and still have less caffeine than a single coffee. For people who enjoy a daily tea ritual but want to keep caffeine intake moderate, that's a meaningful advantage.

Among true teas, black teas generally have the most caffeine, followed by oolong, green, and white. Within black teas, Assam varieties tend to have the highest caffeine levels, while Darjeeling (like this Lipton) sits slightly lower because Darjeeling teas are often made from the Chinese tea plant variety (Camellia sinensis var. sinensis), which naturally has less caffeine than the Assam variety (var. assamica). Expect around 40-50mg of caffeine per cup from this tea.

Yes, black tea like this Lipton Darjeeling can help when you're under the weather. The warm liquid soothes a sore throat, the mild caffeine helps with fatigue, and the tannins have mild antimicrobial properties. The antioxidants also support your immune system. Adding honey and lemon to a cup of this Darjeeling is a classic remedy. Just stay hydrated with water too, since caffeine is a mild diuretic.

Here are five key benefits you'd get from drinking a Darjeeling black tea like this Lipton daily: (1) Heart health support — studies link regular black tea consumption to lower LDL cholesterol and improved blood vessel function. (2) Antioxidant protection from polyphenols that fight cell damage. (3) Improved mental focus from the combination of caffeine and L-theanine, giving alertness without jitters. (4) Gut health support — black tea polyphenols act as prebiotics. (5) Reduced stress — the ritual of making a proper cup of Darjeeling, plus the L-theanine, can genuinely help you unwind.

Both are healthy, just in slightly different ways. Green tea has more catechins (especially EGCG), while black tea like this Lipton Darjeeling is richer in theaflavins and thearubigins, which form during oxidation. Both support heart health, provide antioxidants, and offer a caffeine boost. The best choice really comes down to taste preference. If you enjoy the richer, more robust flavor of Darjeeling — which reviewers praise this tea for — there's no health reason to switch to green tea.

Black tea can modestly support weight management as part of a healthy diet. The polyphenols in Darjeeling black tea like this Lipton may help reduce calorie absorption and promote fat breakdown. The caffeine content also provides a small metabolic boost. However, these effects are mild — don't expect dramatic results from tea alone. The real weight-loss advantage is if this Lipton Darjeeling replaces higher-calorie drinks like sugary beverages or creamy coffees in your daily routine.