Steep time
3 minutes
Method: standard
Steeps
2
Recommended
Water temp
100°C
Adjust to taste
Leaf ratio
1.3g / 100ml
177 ml Recommended
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
high
Typical
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Overview
Best pick • solid black choice from Unknown origin
Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.
An inviting aroma—fragrant with muscatel and jam-like notes reminiscent of sweet plum cake—introduces this 2025 second flush offering from Gielle Estate. Nestled on the cold, sunlit slopes above Takdah village, the estate lies approximately four miles from the Darjeeling railway station. The dark amber cup is rich and full-bodied, its mouthfeel as smooth as silk. Pronounced muscatel notes are complemented by toasty hints and a subtle nuance of oak. The dry finish lingers with whispers of caramelized sugar and spice.