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India Darjeeling 2nd Flush Gopaldhara 'Wonder Muscatel Gold' Black Tea

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Steep time
3 minutes
Method: standard
Steeps
2
Recommended
Water temp
90°C
Adjust to taste
Leaf ratio
Oxidation
Caffeine
high
Typical
Highlighted notes
MaltMuscat
Overview
Best pick • solid black choice from India
Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.

A highly floral and smooth Darjeeling possessing malty hints coupled with a brilliant muscatel finish. Grown at a very high elevation from clonal bushes first planted in 1985 which take up to 15 years to reach maturity at such a high elevation. The tea has been named 'Wonder Muscatel Gold' by Gopaldhara to signify it is the highest quality 'Wonder Muscatel' tea they produced this flush. Sourced direct from Gopaldhara tea estate in Darjeeling, located in Mirik Valley and one of the highest tea estates in Darjeeling with gardens totalling 320 hectares. Tasting Notes:- Incredible floral aroma- Smooth gentle floral taste with malty hints and a brilliant muscatel finish Harvest: Second Flush, June 2016Invoice: EX-​34/16 Grade: FTGFOP1Altitude: 2,000-2,130mCultivar: 20-30 year old Clonal bushesOrigin: Gopaldhara Tea Estate, Darjeeling, IndiaFarmer: Shiv Saria and his son Hrishikesh SariaSourced: Direct from the farmerPercentage of price going back to the farmer: 25%+ Brewing Advice:- Heat water to roughly 90°C/194°F- Use 2 teaspoons per cup/small teapot- Brew for 3 minutes Packaging: Resealable aluminium ziplock bag