Steep time
3 minutes
Method: standard
Steeps
2
Recommended
Water temp
95°C
Adjust to taste
Leaf ratio
—
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
high
Typical
Highlighted notes
Apricot
Overview
Best pick • solid black choice from India
Pairing: breakfast pastries, aged cheese, or dark chocolate
A fantastic Darjeeling for the price, with a lingering crisp floral taste with hints of apricot. Sourced direct from Gopaldhara tea estate in Darjeeling, located in Mirik Valley and one of the highest tea estates in Darjeeling with gardens totaling 320 hectares. Tasting Notes:- Floral aroma- Lingering floral taste with hints of apricot Harvest: First Flush, April 2019Invoice: DJ-45 Grade: FTGFOP1Origin: Gopaldhara Tea Estate, Darjeeling, IndiaFarmer: Shiv Saria and his son Hrishikesh SariaSourced: Direct from the farmerPercentage of price going back to the farmer: 20%+ Brewing Advice:- Heat water to roughly 95°C/203°F- Use 1-2 teaspoons per cup/small teapot- Brew for 2-4 minutes Packaging: Resealable ziplock bag Location: