“Had an odd craving for an Indian red tea. Actually, I wanted a good second flush Darjeeling, but it’s been over a year since I last made a point to go and buy one, so I’m grabbing this...” Read full tasting note
Fall 2005
Winter Frost – Kairbetta Estate inv. 290, Nilgiri Specialty Auction – India
Can it be asserted that this is the best black tea ever produced in southern India? The sweet rosy scent of this tea practically filled the room the first time we brewed it in our cupping room. Its name is derived from the unique circumstances of the leaf’s plucking – this tea was picked beginning at 5 a.m. on one of the chilliest days of the season, when there was frost on the ground and brought to the estate factory before sunrise. These special measures have created a pinnacle of quality for the region that may not be replicated again.
Brewing: Measure one teaspoon per cup, add boiling water, and steep for four to five minutes.
(WFR) Winter Frost is $19.95 per 4 oz.
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