“Today my sweetie and I are sampling Darjeelings. First up are two autumn 2014 flushes from the Turbo Estate. One is a clonal black, one teaspoon steeped for 5 min at 86C....” Read full tasting note
This is a mildly sweet autumnal tea from the famed Thurbo plantation in Darjeeling. With a medium orange coloured liquor that is characteristic of a typical Darjeeling autumn – the greyish black dry leaves also gives an enchanting smell of dried wood freshly cut. A perfect tea for autumnal tea lovers.
Thurbo is a very famous name when it comes to Darjeeling Teas. It’s indigenous clonal teas have unique character, this combined with others ‘jats’ like P316 & AV2 grow matchless autumnal teas. The teas imbue a rare and delicate fragrance. Its China is bright and full of flavour and Assam hybrids taste sweet.
Sku: AFTBCB
Grade: FTGFOP1
Date of Picking: November, 2013
Type: Black
Flush: Autumn
Plantation: Thurbo
Caffeine Level Medium Caffeine
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Certified USDA Organic
Steeping Instructions
2 TSP
90-100C / 194-212F
4-5 Mins
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