“It’s a very bold leaf with lots of stimulating effects if you drink it long enough… I’m able to get several infusions as the twisted leaves unravel, which is unusual of course for a green tea. I...” Read full tasting note
“Ahhhhh – how true. Today’s tea of choice was a delicious little number I picked up from tributeteacompany.com called “green smile” (or, more precisely, “hari muskan”) from the Nilgiri Hills...” Read full tasting note
Green Smile, or Hari Muskan, is a very bright and beautiful green tea from the Nilgiri (Blue) Mountains in southern India. Its name is believed to have originated from its “smile-like” appearance.
Grown at elevation in the Nilgiri hills, the resilient nature of this hardy leaf is immediately evident in its stimulating effects and bold flavor. Its twisted, wiry appearance is unlike other Indian leaves, a testament to the success of modern tea agriculture.
As the leaves unravel, layers of aromas and flavor are gently released. Expect roasted chestnut and corn on the nose, and a mildly astringency in the cup… A buttery, nutty flavor has notes of grapefruit, toasted walnuts, and orchid…
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