Origin: Tumsong Garden, Darjeeling, India Cultivar: Ambari Vegetative 2 & Original China Bush Elevation: 1500m Harvest: March 21, 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.
Origin
Tumsong Garden, Darjeeling, India
Description
Origin: Tumsong Garden, Darjeeling, India Cultivar: Ambari Vegetative 2 & Original China Bush Elevation: 1500m Harvest: March 21, 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.
Tasting Notes
Iris, orchids, star gazer lily, concord grape
Ingredients
Organic black tea
Traditional Preparation
Add 4g tea per 350-400ml (11-12oz) to a glass teapot.
Use water cooled to 190°F.
Infuse for 2 minutes; 2nd infusion 2 minutes.
Repeat for another 3+ infusions. Increase the steeping time by 30 seconds with each additional infusion.
