March 16, 2023
Darjeeling First flush Tukdah
Lot DJ-9
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Product code:
CSTN-204
A First Flush tea, rich and sophisticated, from the north of Darjeeling (India). Tukdah is a one of the region’s most famous gardens and has a splendid view of the Himalayan range. This batch is produced with great care using leaves from the T78 modern cultivar.
Rich with buds and green, lightly oxidized leaves. In the cup the liquor is full with a slightly saline characteristic. Bright herbal aromas of wood and spice finish in a floral bouquet.
An exceptionally well-structured tea.
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Teapot method
Quantity / 250ml of water
1
Temperature of infusion
95
Infusion length
3 - 4 min
Gaiwan technique
Quantity / 150ml of water
2
Temperature of infusion
95
Infusion length 1
30 - 45 sec
Infusion length 2
25 - 40 sec
Infusion length 3
25 - 40 sec
Flavour wheel
Identify the principal aromatic notes of a tea
Floral
Fruity
Woody
Earthy
Spice
Vegetal
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