Origin: Darjeeling
Tea Estate: Lopchu
Colour: Black
Grade: T.G.F.O.P
Flush: Second
Type: Single Estate
Weight: 100 grams
Length of infusion: 3 mins 30 seconds
Water temperature: 90°C
Dry leaves
Aspect: Mix of small & long leaves with few broken
Colours: Dark black with few brown leaves
Scents: Notes of stewed and fresh fruit accompanied by floral notes, with an underlying toasted aroma
Brewed leaves (Infusion)
Colours: Coppery, brown
Scents: Fruity notes with a few spicy notes, all combined with fresher, plantier notes
Liquor
Colour: Orangey liquor that really shines, with coppery glints
Texture: Supple to start, becoming powdery at the back of the mouth, giving this a wonderful length
Flavour: Sweet and slightly acidic
Aromas: Fresh almond and herb (rosemary) notes with milder fruity, floral (rose) notes.
Aromatic profile and length in the mouth: Wonderful long woody and spicy notes
Our verdict: This second flush black tea from Lopchu plantation in Darjeeling has a dinstinct character. It’s wonderfully woody and spicy notes gives it a sweet flavour making it an interesting second flush black tea