Nepal 2019 Sandakphu 'Ruby' Semi-Ripe Dark Tea

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Dark/heicha Tea
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Cedar, Dry Leaves, Earthy, Forest Floor, Mineral, Round, Smooth, Stewed Fruits, Tangy, Tea, Wet Rocks
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“Definitely halfway between a fully ripened tea and a black one as What-Cha states. It’s exceptionally clean and fresh tasting, more cool in feeling than warm. Smooth foresty-earthy, tangy ‘tea’...” Read full tasting note

Description

A most unusual dark tea possessing a rich earthy dark chocolate aroma and taste.

It is processed initially as a normal black tea which is then left in a ‘jute bag’ exposed to the Nepalese elements for a year and then finally ‘fired’. This processing style is unique to Nepal and produces a tea which can be best described as ‘semi-ripe’ as it’s flavour profile is halfway in-between a black tea and a ripe dark tea.

Sourced direct from Sandakphu Tea, a factory which processes the tea grown by the villagers of Jasbire Village in Ilam District.

Tasting Notes:
- Smooth yet thick textured
- Rich aroma and taste of dark chocolate with earthy notes

Produced: Winter 2019

Origin: Sandakphu Tea, Jasbire Village, Ilam District, Nepal
Organic: Non-certified organic
Altitude: 1,900m

Sourced: Direct from the Sandakphu
Percentage of price going back to Sandakphu: 25%+

Brewing Advice:
- Heat water to roughly 95°C/203°F
- Use 2 tsps per cup/small teapot
- Brew for 2-3 minutes

Packaging: Resealable ziplock bag

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