Australia Arakai Spring Black Tea

A very floral and gentle tasting black tea with smooth sweet tones of stone fruit, evocative of the more highly oxidised Balhyocha teas of Korea. Sourced direct from Arakai Estate, a small family run estate estate in Australia who have only just started commercial tea production having planted their first tea plants back in 2012. Although Arakai exclusively use Japanese cultivars, they have drawn inspiration from Taiwanese processing techniques and their tea as a result exhibits unique characteristics with notes reminiscent of both Japanese and Taiwanese teas. Arakai's dedication to producing unique high quality tea has already seen them win awards for best Australian green tea and best overall green tea and best Australian black tea in the Golden Leaf Awards. Tasting Notes:- Brilliant floral aroma and smooth texture- Sweet taste with stone fruit notes Harvest: Spring (1st picking), October 2023Altitude: 580mCultivar: Blend of Meiryoku, Okumidori, Yutakamidori and FushinOrigin: Arakai Estate, Bellthorpe, Queensland, AustraliaFarmer: Brendon Collins Sourced: Direct from the farmerPercentage of price going back to the farmer: 35%+ Brewing Advice:- Heat water to roughly 95°C/203°F- Use 1-2 teaspoons per cup/small teapot- Brew for 2-3 minutes Packaging: Resealable ziplock bag Location: