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A smooth sweet black tea with a taste of gentle malt and carob chocolate.
Produced by Toba Wangi who have recently established two tea estates (one assamica and the other sinensis) in West Java.
Toba Wangi are run by Galung Atri who has introduced new ideas to the Indonesian tea industry having learnt from tea producers in Wuyi and Japan.
Tasting Notes:
- Carob aroma
- Smooth texture
- Sweet gentle malt with a carob chocolate taste
Harvest: Spring 2016
Origin: Pengalengan, West Java, Indonesia
Organic: Non-certified organic
Altitude: 1,300m
Variety: Assamica
Cultivar: Gambung 7
Propagation: Seeds
Age: Planted 2011 onwards
Sourced: Direct from the farmer Galung Atri
Percentage of price going back to the farmer: 15%+
Brewing Advice:
- Heat water to roughly 95°C/203°F
- Use 2 teaspoons per cup/small teapot
- Brew for 3-4 minutes
Packaging: Resealable ziplock bag
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