“My first ever green darjeeling, and boy this tea is good stuff! I’m comparing this tea to a yellow gold, or any other green oolong tea. I know its a green tea, but the creaminess and freshness from...” Read full tasting note
“Backstory (again – sorry!!): I recently gained some tea cash from Verdant, which was due to expire at the end of January. I then received an email from Verdant saying they had some Puerh cakes that...” Read full tasting note
Green Darjeeling tea is a rare and delightful treat.. This one from the Arya estate in Darjeeling is delicious and rivals many of the best Chinese green teas.
The leaves are small and delicate; a mix of gold and sea green leaves with small downy buds that respond well to a cooler brewing temperature and shorter steeping time. Once brewed, the clean light liquor gives off a wonderfully floral and fruity aroma. The taste evokes plump, juicy fruits: a subtle pear and grape note that lingers long on the palate.
Country India
Tea Farm Arya Estate, Darjeeling, India
Harvest Date Summer 2011
Leaf Appearance Small twisted dark and light green leaves and silver furry tips
Aroma Light, steamed green leafy vegetables
Liquor Bright clear green
Tasting Notes Vegetal sweetness with delicate hints of pear and grape and a subtle caramel finish
Quick Brewing Instructions Use 1tsp per cup (200ml); water temperature around 70°C (158°F): and infuse 1-2 mins.
Canton Tea Co is a London-based tea company trading in high grade, whole leaf Chinese tea. We have exclusive access to some of the best jasmine, white, green, oolong, black and authentic puerh teas available. In our first year, we scooped Six Golds at the 2009 Guild of Fine Food Great Taste Awards. Our Jasmine Pearls won the top three star gold award, endorsing it as the best available in the UK.