This Indian black tea is from the organic Seeyok Estate, which faces the Nepal border and averages 5,000 feet in elevation. The autumnal flush, produced in years in which conditions are favorable, consists of leaves hand-harvested in the late fall—October and November—in limited quantities.

The china bush variety makes up this lot (DJ 185), yielding a cup stronger than a traditional second flush Darjeeling, but still smooth, with refined woody notes. Citrus, cocoa powder and cherry dance through the rich amber liquor.

Country: India
Region: West Bengal
Tasting Notes: dark chocolate, berry jam, cedar
Harvest Season: Fall 2024

2 oz

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   210º F

   3-4 grams, 3 minute steep

   ¼ full, 30 second-1 minute steep