“Spring 2020 Harvest I received this as a sample from Alistair @ What-Cha. Thank you! I don’t always enjoy Darjeeling teas, but I tend to enjoy 1st Flush offerings. This is probably because they are...” Read full tasting note
A fantastic early First Flush Darjeeling with a wonderful crisp floral notes of grapes and apricot.
The tea is produced in the First Flush Darjeeling style with little to no oxidisation and thus technically closer to a white tea than a black. Due to the convention of First Flush Darjeeling being considered black teas, I’ve placed it within the black tea category but with this note.
Sourced direct from Rohini tea estate in Darjeeling.
Tasting Notes:
- Smooth texture
- Sweet gentle floral taste
- Notes of apricot and grapes
Harvest: First production of the year, January 23rd 2020
Invoice: EX-01
Cultivar: B157 (Bannockburn 157)
Origin: Rohini Tea Estate, Darjeeling, India
Farmers: Shiv Saria and his son Hrishikesh Saria
Sourced: Direct from the farmer
Percentage of price going back to the farmer: 35%+
Brewing Advice:
- Heat water to roughly 90°C/194°F
- Use 2 teaspoons per cup/small teapot
- Brew for 2-3 minutes
Packaging: Resealable ziplock bag
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