Description
The 585-hectare Margaret's Hope Tea Estate is one of Darjeeling's most prestigious plantations. "Muscatel" tea notes bring to mind the fruity smoothness of muscat grapes. Its unique bouquet is due to the leaves' interaction with an insect – the tea jassid.
This second flush tea is the quintessential Darjeeling, with deliciously fruity muscat and mirabelle plum notes, which develop spiced and floral hints.
Special qualities
- Origin:
- Darjeeling, India
- Tea colour:
- Black Tea
Tasting notes
Dry leaf
Appearance: finely rolled leaves and buds
Liquor
Colour: amber
Texture: powdery
Notes: fruity (muscat, mirabelle plum), woody, spicy, waxed, rose
Suggestion of preparation
Prepare this tea warm:
With the teapot or the tasting set: 4 minutes in water heated to 185°F.
Prepare this tea iced:
In a teapot or a carafe: steep 8 g in 50 cl of water at room temperature 45 min. Remove the tea leaves and refrigerate.
Grands Crus: savour the exceptional
Rare and ephemeral, teas identified as Grands Crus by Palais des Thés are the result of alchemy between a tea plant variety, its terroir and the talent of an artisan grower. Meticulously plucked, processed and sourced in the most respected tea gardens, our Grands Crus unveil unique flavours that reflect the refinement of their origins.