“Every now and then a tea comes along that really surprises you. This was mine! A really unique nose (albeit coming from someone who doesn’t drink much Darjeeling). Delicate but interesting, this...” Read full tasting note
Just outside the small town of Takdah in Darjeeling, facing snow peaks of the Himalayan Mountains lies a tea garden named after the river flowing through it, Gielle.
Known as ‘the land of sweet water’ by locals, this season’s pickings from the Gielle estate have produced a delicate and fragrant, emerald green leaf. A fresh and floral tea to taste with hints of vanilla and sweet pea, followed by a lasting yet mellow citrus aftertaste.
It’s like walking through dewy grass and fresh flowers on a perfect spring morning.
Brew:
1 tsp per 250ml, brew 1-3 mins at 80ºC.
Serve: Black Tea
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