Yes, this tea is more tannic than most Darjeelings…it’s bold, a deeper amber than other SFTGFOP’s I’ve had from Mariage Freres. The first year I had it – I think 2010? – it was more floral, rose-hinted almost – but I haven’t perceived that rose note in the last two years.
I usually brew Margaret’s Hope at 5 degrees f lower than boiling because of the higher levels of tannins.
Preparation
190 °F / 87 °C
3 min, 0 sec
5 g
6 OZ / 177 ML
