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India Darjeeling 2020 Rohini First Flush 'Japonica' Black Tea

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Steep time
1.5 minutes
Method: standard
Steeps
2
Recommended
Water temp
90°C
Adjust to taste
Leaf ratio
Oxidation
Caffeine
high
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Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.
Pairing: breakfast pastries, aged cheese, or dark chocolate

A fantastic unique first flush Darjeeling not to be missed, with a lingering cooling floral taste and hints of green olives. A tea with a completely unique provenance, a Darjeeling made with a cultivar unique to Rohini Tea Estate which has been propagated from Japan's most famed tea clone Yabukita and the lesser known Fujimadori. Sourced direct from Rohini tea estate in Darjeeling. Tasting Notes:- Very smooth texture- Lingering cooling floral taste- Very clean tasting Harvest: First Flush, March 2020Invoice: EX-16/20 Cultivar: ROH-1 (Propagated from Japanese tea clones) Origin: Rohini Tea Estate, Darjeeling, IndiaFarmers: Shiv Saria and his son Hrishikesh SariaSourced: Direct from the farmerPercentage of price going back to the farmer: 30%+ Brewing Advice:- Heat water to roughly 90°C/194°F- Use 2 teaspoons per cup/small teapot- Brew for 1-2 minutes Packaging: Resealable ziplock bag