“This was my afternoon tea today. I have been working on finishing up a few of the samples I have lying around and I was in the mood for a Darjeeling. It came down to either this or the Rohini...” Read full tasting note
“Yet another excellent tea that I really like that I should want more of, but don’t buy more of. The fruity notes are very pronounced, bordering on honeydew melon or melon in general. Maybe pear....” Read full tasting note
A high quality clonal leaf utilising Darjeeling’s premier clone AV2, grown at one of the highest elevations in Darjeeling. It exhibits a smooth floral and fruity taste with a gentle crispness in the background.
Sourced direct from Gopaldhara tea estate in Darjeeling, located in Mirik Valley and one of the highest tea estates in Darjeeling with gardens totalling 320 hectares.
Tasting Notes:
- Floral aroma
- Smooth floral and fruity taste
- Gentle background crispness
Harvest: First Flush, Early April 2017
Invoice: DJ10/17
Grade: FTGFOP1
Altitude: 1,700-2,100m
Cultivar: Ambari Vegetative 2 (AV2)
Origin: Gopaldhara Tea Estate, Darjeeling, India
Sourced: Direct from the farmer Hrishikesh Saria
Percentage of price going back to the farmer: 30%+
Brewing Advice:
- Heat water to roughly 90°C/194°F
- Use 2 teaspoons per cup/small teapot
- Brew for 3-4 minutes
Packaging: Resealable ziplock bag
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