“eastteaguy got to this one before I did. Anyway, vague notes of chocolate, woody anise (barely there), with more present notes of buttery apricot, honey, autumn leaves, and mega loads of orange...” Read full tasting note
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A very well processed whole leaf Darjeeling with smooth sweet Muscatel tones and floral notes of orange blossom.
Produced exclusively from the AV2, considered the best Darjeeling clone and a high plucking standard of one bud and one or two leaves with meticulous processing.
Sourced direct from Rohini tea estate in Darjeeling.
Tasting Notes:
- Smooth sweet taste
- Muscatel and orange blossom notes
Harvest: Second Flush, May 2017
Grade: FTGFOP1
Altitude: 900-1,200m
Cultivar: AV2
Origin: Rohini Tea Estate, Darjeeling, India
Farmers: Shiv Saria and his son Hrishikesh Saria
Sourced: Direct from the farmer
Percentage of price going back to the farmer: 25%+
Brewing Advice:
- Heat water to roughly 95°C/203°F
- Use 2 teaspoons per cup/small teapot
- Brew for 3-4 minutes
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