Colour: Black
Grade: F.T.G.F.O.P.1
Flush: Second
Type: Single Estate
Weight: 100 grams
Length of infusion: 3 mins 30 seconds
Water temperature: 90°C
Dry leaves
Aspect: Large, loosely rolled leaves with beautiful silver buds
Colours: Deeper brown khaki, silver
Scents: An unusual attack of cooked vegetables, breadcrumb and burnt caramel
Brewed leaves (infusion)
Colours: Mainly brown with touches of green
Scents: A rich floral bouquet with woody and plantier notes
Liquor
Colour: Glossy amber liquor
Texture: Supple to start, becoming powdery at the back of the mouth
Flavour: Slight acidity and bitterness which gives the tea its long-lasting qualities
Aromas: Woody, very spicy (pear, cinnamon, nutmeg)
Aromatic profile and length in the mouth: Long notes with great complexity and spiciness. It also has a slight accent of coffee
Our verdict: This special black tea selected provides an unusually different taste. It is a unique black tea with great complexity and a wonderful spicy note and length in the mouth