“A sample from derk – thank you again. Oh, this is green tea. And evening. So, hot water (boiling, but rested few minutes). Gong-fu. Quick rinse brought very interesting notes. Maybe olives? But...” Read full tasting note
“Maybe my new favourite green. I’ll review again after a few sessions, but I like it. It’s conceptually like Dragon Well Long Jing for me, but more of the specific tastes I like. More hay, more...” Read full tasting note
“Those of you who read my reviews are well aware that I am a huge What-Cha fan and review a ton of their offerings. While I am almost always impressed by the quality and tastiness of their...” Read full tasting note
“And here’s another sample from derk ♥ This one is very light, smooth and fairly thick (for a green tea). I didn’t pick much in the smell, but that could very well be due to the fact that it’s from...” Read full tasting note
A refreshing green tea with a sweet delicate taste of lime and green olives with gentle floral notes.
A completely unique Darjeeling produced using Japan’s famous Yabukita cultivar and processed with Chinese machinery to achieve an appearance similar to Anji Bai Cha.
Sourced direct from Rohini tea estate in Darjeeling.
Tasting Notes:
- Smooth texture
- Sweet gentle floral taste lime and green olives
- No bitterness or astringency
Harvest: Autumn Flush, November 2017
Altitude: 900-1,200m
Cultivar: Yabukita
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: 30%+
Brewing Advice:
- Heat water to roughly 70°C/158°F
- Use 2 teaspoons per cup/small teapot
- Brew for 30-45 seconds
Packaging: Resealable ziplock bag
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