A fantastic smooth floral tea with light fruit notes, evocative of a very fine First Flush Darjeeling but at a fantastic price, made exclusively with Darjeeling’s famed AV2 cultivar.
Nawa Arya Tara are a fantastic example of the shift by small Nepalese tea gardens to process their own tea leaves to a high standard with imported Chinese machinery.
Tasting Notes:
- Incredibly smooth
- Smooth floral taste with light fruit hints
- Very little bitterness
Harvest: First Flush, May 2021
Origin: Nawa Arya Tara Tea Garden, Shree Antu, Ilam, Nepal
Altitude: 1,800-2,000m
Sourced: Direct from the farmer
Percentage of price going back to the farmer: 25%+
Brewing Advice:
- Heat water to roughly 90°C/194°F
- Use 2 teaspoons per cup/small teapot
- Brew for 2-3 minutes
Packaging: Resealable ziplock bag