Telmani
Georgian black loose leaf tea ‘First flush’
Sensory profile
aroma: fresh, green grapes
taste: delicate, peach, rose locum
Description
Georgian organic black tea. The leaves of this tea are plucked exclusively by hand from wild tea bushes located high in the mountain forests of western Georgia, far from civilization and human interference. ‘First flush’ tea – comes from the first harvest of the season.
The ‘new’ leaves picked at the first harvest are the youngest and most tender part of the tea plant and are said to produce the purest and freshest cup of tea the plant is capable of producing. First flush tea usually contains more nutrients, antioxidants and caffeine. In most tea-producing countries, ‘first flush’ is considered the best and often the most expensive.
Georgian wild shrubs are unique in the world. These are former Soviet-era plantations that were abandoned for 30-50 years. During this time, nature took care of the plants and created a unique ecosystem. The soil is enriched by forests and mountain water while the tea bushes are naturally shaded by tall trees. These conditions give this tea a unique aroma and unique chemical content not found in other teas due to the high pigment content from the natural shade of the forest.