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Steep time
2.5 minutes
Method: standard
Steeps
2
Recommended
Water temp
90°C
Adjust to taste
Leaf ratio
—
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
high
Typical
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Best pick • solid black choice from India
Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.
A light black tea with a crisp taste and wonderful honey finish, evocative of a first flush Darjeeling. Nilgiri Winter Frost Tea gets its unique taste as a result of the contrasting conditions experienced by the plant in late winter, the days are warm and sunny while temperatures plummet at night. Tasting Notes:- Light and crisp tasting with a wonderful honey finish- No astringency Harvest: February 2024 Altitude: 1,850mCultivar: CR6017Origin: Parkside Tea Estate, Nilgiri, IndiaSourced: Specialist Nilgiris tea wholesaler Brewing Advice:- Heat water to roughly 90°C/194°F- Use 1-2 teaspoons per cup/small teapot- Brew for 2-3 minutes Packaging: Resealable ziplock bag