Darjeeling Autumn Flush Goomtee Special Black Tea

Origin: Darjeeling
Tea Estate: Goomtee
Colour: Black
Grade: S.F.T.G.F.O.P.1
Flush: Autumn Special
Type: Single Estate
Weight: 100 grams
Length of infusion: 3 mins 30 seconds
Water temperature: 90°C

Dry leaves
Aspect: Large crumpled leaves with few brokens and rare buds
Colours: Deep brown with black leaves that are mostly rolledScents: A very fragrant rich bouquet combined with toasted bread crust, woody liquorice, dried fruit honey

Brewed leaves (infusion)
Colours: Mainly brown with touches of green
Scents: Woody, planty, with almond (sweet almond), combined with warmer cooked vegetable

Liquor
Colour: Amber colour with coppery glints
Texture: Astringent right from the start, developing throughout the palate, giving this tea both a fullness and a long finish
Flavour: A delicate bitterness that complements the lingering effect of the astringency
Aromas: Almond and sweet vanilla notes, planty (stem, sap, raw vegetable)
Aromatic profile and length in the mouth: A tea that develops as it lingers, well sustained by astringency, vanilla and few planty notes

Our verdict: This special lot from Goomtee comes from China classic plants which usually produce teas with sweet almondy qualities. The woody bouquet makes it a highly sought after pre autumn flush