MIM

Description

MIM

The genus of the Darjeeling tea bush is the Chinese Jat which gives it the distinctive muscatel character. Because the tea is grown at such the high altitudes and in relatively cool weather the bushes do not grow quickly, and as such the production is limited.

The best time of the year is during “second-flush” (end May – end June). During this time Darjeeling are incomparable to any other tea in the world. Some would describe the taste as nutty, others find it reminds them of black currants, but most often it is described as similar to the taste and fragrance of muscat grapes.

The are 3 main times of year for producing good quality Darjeeling. 1st flush – springtime harvested teas from late February to mid April. The young leaves yield a light tea generally intense muscatel with “point”. A gentle afternoon tea.

2nd flush – harvested in June,  these teas are most fully developed. The liquor is bright and the taste full and round, excellent muscatel. An superb afternoon tea that is especially good with scones and raspberry conserve.

Autumnal – Not always available depending upon the weather, they are typified by a round taste and coppery liquor. Excellent as a breakfast tea.

Due to the superb taste and limited production of Darjeeling’s, these teas are quite expensive. There are many who wish to take advantage of the high prices and as a result there are Darjeeling “blends”. Regrettably these blends are quite often very poor facsimiles of Darjeeling and in some cases only contain 10% true Darjeeling teas, the balance made up from other production areas. A true estate Darjeeling is our guarantee of quality and genuine Darjeeling tea.

We are really proud that this MIM Darjeeling tea is in our Natteas collection and available for you! Let’s brew together!