Steep time
2.5 minutes
Method: standard
Steeps
3
Recommended
Water temp
100°C
Adjust to taste
Leaf ratio
1.3g / 100ml
177 ml Recommended
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
low
Typical
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Overview
Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.
Pairing: berries, chèvre, or light shortbread
This 2024 first flush Darjeeling offers finely particled leaves, in shades of olive green, which steep a light golden-amber cup with an invigorating fragrance hinting of almond and spice. Notes of tropical fruit and almond, a corn silk sweetness, and a zesty hint of citrus are complemented by the buttery smooth mouthfeel. A dry white wine crispness enlivens the lingering finish. A great value from the renowned Steinthal Estate.