Style: Black Origin: Sungma Estate, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India Description: The Estate is located at high altitude in the Rung Bong valley, famous for growing tea considered to be of exclusive quality. The climate is cool and misty with temperature ranging from 3 degrees Celsius in winter to the high twenties in the summer. It has annual rainfall of 2500 to 3000 mm during July to September – an environment which is ideal for producing high-quality leaves with a balance of fruity and floral notes, a golden liquor, and excellent aroma. Having an altitude of up to 5,600 feet places Sungma among the highest reaching gardens in Darjeeling district. The thin air, cool climate, and mist help produce the kind of complexity that a multiplicity of flavour compounds, nutrients, amino acids, and antioxidants that the leaves render. The combination of China, China Hybrid, and Clonal bushes ensure that the flavour remains distinctive and quality high. Tasting Notes: This tea encapsulate the complexity of the Himalayan terroir with a delicate musky sensation on the palate reminding one of falling leaves. A classic malt emerges from the cup with a gentle earthy sweetness. Brewing Instructions: 2g cup. 100ºC water. Steep for 3-5 minutes or more depending on your preference of flavour. Organic
