This second flush black tea from Lopchu plantation in Darjeeling has a dinstinct character. It’s wonderfully woody and spicy notes gives it a sweet flavour making it an interesting second flush black tea

Detail
Origin: 2011 Darjeeling
Tea Estate: Lopchu
Colour: BlackGrade: GOP
Flush: Second
Type: Single Estate
Length of Infusion: 3-5 mins
Water Temperature: 90-100 C

Dry Leaves
Aspect: Mix of small & long leaves with few broken
Colours: Dark black with few brown leaves
Scents: Notes of stewed and fresh fruit accompanied by floral notes, with an underlying toasted aroma

Brewed Leaves (Infusion)
Colours: Coppery, brown
Scent: Fruity notes with a few spicy notes, all combined with fresher, plantier notes

Liquor
Colours: Orangey liquor that really shines, with coppery glints
Flavour: Sweet and slightly acidic
Aromas: Fresh almond and herb (rosemary) notes with milder fruity, floral (rose) notes.

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