Let’s dive straight into our delectable selection of loose leaf teas, their flavor profiles and the brewing instructions.
ASSAM CTC TEA: The Halmari CTC is an absolute perfect cup from Assam if you love drinking tea with milk and other condiments. The pure golden colour and absolute briskness of the cup is unmatched. Just pure CTC world class luxury tea.
TEA DETAILS
• Dry Leaf: Dark chocolatey coloured granular leaf which truly exhibits the fine summer bloom.
• Aroma: Chocolaty and malty
• Colour of Liquor: Bright full bodied cup
• Flavour of the Tea: Top of the line, golden bright, full bodied cup. Rich, creamy & smooth with depth and strength.
• Compliments: Hearty foods; breakfast foods; chocolate, custard or lemon desserts
• Brewing Instructions: Always use fresh water. Bring water to boil. Take one teaspoon of tea in a cup. Pour the heated water and steep the tea for 4-5 mins. Adjust the time of brewing as per desired strength.
• Tea Master Recommendation: Best enjoyed with milk and sugar. Can add fresh Basil (Tulsi), Cardamom, Fresh Ginger, Clove to taste. Always use fresh water. Do not use re-boiled water. Can also be made on the gas stove. Always use a stainless steel container and not an aluminium one to make tea on the gas stove. Enjoy it hot.
• About the Garden: Halmari is a pristine 100 year old garden. It stands tall as the top ranking garden of Assam and it boasts of being the No. 1 tea garden in the world. The teas are bought by top tea trading nations and are also found on the shelves of premium hotels/tea stores across the world.
• Certifications: Rain Forest Alliance, ETP Certified
DARJEELING FIRST FLUSH – SINGBULI
Meaning ‘home of the birds’, Singbulli tea estate is located about 40 kms from Darjeeling. Planted in 1924, this estate lies amongst picturesque monasteries and pure, crystal-clear lakes. Year after year, Singbulli is famed for producing exceptional Oolong teas. We have procured this batch, fresh from the finely plucked young, clonal AV2 varietals, from the Tingling division, at 4500 feet, of the estate. An organic offering from this revered tea garden, this cup is immensely smooth with a delicate floral texture and notes of Asiatic lilies and fuchsia peonies. Luscious fruity hints like muskmelon and peaches ebb towards the middle while ending on a hint of radiant camellias. Steep it again and add ice for an even refreshing experience. The freshest and aromatic cup of first flush 2021 from Darjeeling you will ever have!
TEA DETAILS
• Dry Leaf: Spring green leaves
• Aroma: Bright citrus and tropical fruits
• Colour of Liquor: Bright Yellow
• Flavour of the Tea: Delicate notes of aromatic flowers are discernible against a mellow undercurrent of grilled greens. The liquor is smooth, light, and easy on the palate
• Compliments: A great accompaniment to egg dishes; creamy desserts.
• Brewing Instructions: Always use fresh water. Bring water to near boiling point. Take one teaspoon of tea leaves in a cup. Pour the heated water and steep the tea for 4-5 mins. Adjust the time of brewing as per desired strength. Leaves can be steeped multiple times till it gives flavour.
• Tea Master Recommendation: Best enjoyed without milk. Can add honey and lemon to taste. Always use fresh water. Do not use re-boiled water. The brewed leaves can be steeped multiple times with an increase in steeping time. Sip it when it cools down a little instead of boiling hot for enhanced flavour.
DARJEELING SECOND FLUSH: NAGRI FARM
The Nagri tea garden was established in 1870. Formerly, cattle grazed the land, which explains why it is still occasionally referred to as Nagri Farm. A characteristic Second Flush, this Darjeeling tea has an excellent and distinctive taste. The black-brown leaves are complemented by silvery tips. A sense of tea rose is evident in the aroma and taste, which is long-lasting and full-bodied.
Brewing Instructions: Always use fresh water. Bring water to near boiling point. Take one teaspoon of tea leaves in a cup. Pour the heated water and steep the tea for 4-5 mins. Adjust the time of brewing as per desired strength. Leaves can be steeped multiple times till it gives flavour.
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