2011 Darjeeling Second Flush Arya Emerald Green Tea

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This attractive, well-made tea has small, delicate leaves in lovely golden-green and sea green hues. Sweet, vegetal notes, suggesting carrot and squash with a touch of spinach, without the grassiness or seaweed flavors found in some Japanese greens, which is all to the good. This is a unique Himalayan green tea worth having. It proves, if needs be, that you don’t have to be from China or Japan to make a crediable green tea! The liquor is clean, light and sparkling-fresh, a nicely rounded, sweet and slightly astringent cup, with no bitterness. Responds very well to a lighter steep and slightly cooler water temperatures.

Detail
Origin: 2011 Darjeeling
Tea Estate: Arya EX 52
Colour: Organic Black
Grade: Emerald
Flush: Second
Type: Single Estate
Length of Infusion: 2-3 mins
Water Temperature: 65-80 C

Dry Leaves
Aspect: Delicate, attractive, well made, well twisted, presence of silver tip
Colours: Golden green, sea green, olive grey-green

Brewed Leaves (Infusion)
Colours: Lively light olive
Scent: Lightly steamed, green leafy vegetables

Liquor
Colours: Clean sparkling light blush yellow green
Flavour: Savory carrot, sweet squashed spinach
Aromas: Vegetal Fresh