From Asian sunrise to Oxford afternoons.
Between the chicken soup and wafer fingers.
Since birth, death and rebirth and all over again,
Darjeeling has kissed the mouths of millions
In every corner of the world.
You see her in supermarkets.
You can spot her bags in the cafeteria.
Catch her online and in the groceries,
And she will be your friend.
Descended from the royal gardens of China.
Raised by the nourishing mountains of India.
Guided by the soothing Himalayan air.
Courted by French grapes and the toy train.
Princess Darjeeling
The sweet champagne of teas
As divine as summer wine.
This is what the happy valley tastes like;
Blooming hues and the delicate grapefruit flush.
Wiseman says, "avoid the milky scandal."
About the Creator
Chloe Gilholy
Former healthcare worker and lab worker from Oxfordshire. Author of ten books including Drinking Poetry and Game of Mass Destruction. Travelled to over 20 countries.
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