“2tsp for 250mL water @90C, steeped 5 minutes, drunk bare. Wow! The description intrigued me: “toasted cereals, firewood, hint caramelized” — which sounds like a good Keemun, but this is grown in...” Read full tasting note
“I like this tea, the most predominant flavor is that of wood, with hints of geranium. It is complex and interesting.” Read full tasting note
“I did not start trying Lopchu teas until the spring of 2017 when I received a second flush black tea from Lopchu as part of a sample pack from Vahdam Teas. Since then, I have tried two other Lopchu...” Read full tasting note
“This is a really interesting and unusual Darjeeling. I don’t think I’ve ever had one quite like it – the dominant flavours are wood, smoke, malt and raisins, with some spice and cannabis notes in...” Read full tasting note
This second flush black tea from Lopchu plantation in Darjeeling has a dinstinct character. It’s wonderfully woody and spicy notes gives it a sweet flavour making it an interesting second flush black tea.
Situated between Darjeeling and Teesta, Lopchu estate’s teas have been a hit with connoisseurs the world over due its fragrant leaf and excellent quality. Lopchu garden has about 226 acres under tea production and much of the tea gets exported to Germany and other European countries. Most of the tea trees were originally transplanted from Yunnan Province in China. Chinese bushes together with the unique climate in Darjeeling has given Lopchu a delicate muscatel flavour, a fine aroma that is known for soothing experience. Lopchu teas can be enjoyed not just when its hot but also cold as iced teas.
Sku: LCGOPB
Grade: FTGFOP1
Date of Picking: June, 2013
Type: Black
Flush: Second
Plantation: Lopchu
Specialty: Exotic
Caffeine Level Low Caffeine
Best Use Morning
Steeping Instructions
1-2 TSP
90-100C / 194-212F
3-5 Mins
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