Darjeeling Chongtong SFTGFOP1, First Flush 2021, 50 g, ORGANIC

Country of origin: India

Infusions: 1

Organic

The dark green, homogenous leaves with occasional tips give rise to a pale, orange-yellow liquor. Freshly cut orange is discernible in the aroma, while its taste is full, intense and dominated by a note of candied orange.

Preparation guidelines: Use 12 g of tea (approx. 7 heaped tsp) for 1 l of water at the temperature of 85°C. Allow to infuse for 3 minutes then strain. Suitable for 1 infusion.

The picturesque Chongtong tea garden was established in 1869. It spreads out amongst the undulating hills of the eastern Darjeeling, and affords a striking view of the distant snow-capped Himalayas. The dark green, homogenous leaves with occasional tips give rise to a pale, orange-yellow liquor. Freshly cut orange is discernible in the aroma, while its taste is full, intense and dominated by a note of candied orange.