Darjeeling First Flush Tumsong EX3

Origin: Tumsong Garden, Darjeeling, India
Cultivar: Ambari Vegetative 2 & Bannockburn 157
Elevation: 1500m
Harvest: March 29, 2022

Set high in the Himalayas, the Darjeeling region is cherished by connoisseurs for yielding teas of extraordinary aromatic depth. The Tumsong estate was planted in 1867 on slopes of the Golden Valley that face the highest Himalayan ranges and are met with constant cold winds. The microclimates that exist in this expansive mountainous range cause the tea to grow gradually. The steady and slow leaf development during the spring flush in Darjeeling concentrates and accentuates remarkable multi-floral and fruity aromas. Darjeeling is regarded as the “Champagne of Tea.” Each garden and slope section in Darjeeling carries its own signature terroir, fragrance, and flavor characteristics. The eagerly anticipated First Flush harvest in March-April produces teas with vivacious energy and flavors that captures the essence of spring and this amazing tea region.

Add 3g to a Gaiwan, tea cupping set or Gongfu teapot (per 150ml).
Use 212°F water.
Do not rinse this tea.
Infuse the 1^st brew for 3 minutes.

Repeat several times until the flavor and aroma of the tea dissipates. As the brewing session ensues, increase the infusion time to coax out the body and strength of the final infusions.