Australia Arakai Summer Black Tea

A smooth sweet tea with notes of cinnamon and hints of wood, reminiscent of Taiwanese black teas. 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 (this very tea!) in the Golden Leaf Awards. Tasting Notes:- Smooth texture with no bitterness- Sweet taste with cinnamon and subtle wood notes Harvest: Summer (3rd picking), January 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: 30%+ 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: