Description
This family-owned tea garden in Mirik is perched at an altitude between 600 and 2,200m on the Nepalese border. Here, unique black teas are produced from clonal tea plants, a break from the traditional rules of Darjeeling.
This unique second flush tea blends complex fragrances with floral, fruity and waxed hints, supported by a full-bodied texture with a long finish.
Special qualities
- Origin:
- Darjeeling, India
- Tea colour:
- Black tea
Tasting notes
Dry leaf
Appearance: finely rolled leaves and buds
Liquor
Colour: amber
Texture: smooth
Flavour: sweet
Notes: floral (peony), citrus (bergamot), wax, stewed fruits
Suggestion of preparation
Prepare this tea warm:
With the teapot or the tasting set: 4 minutes in water heated to 85°C / 185°F.
Prepare this tea iced:
In a teapot or a carafe: infuse 8 g of leaves per 50 cL of water at room temperature for 30 minutes. Remove the leaves and store in the fridge.
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.