Darjeeling Second Flush | Margaret's Hope | Premium Loose Leaf Black Tea

Margaret’s Hope Estate produces some of the most sought-after teas in India. The tea bushes at Margaret’s Hope are mostly from the Chinese variety of Camellia sinensis and grown at altitudes of 6000 - 7,000 ft above sea level. Growth is much slower in the cool weather at this altitude producing limited crops. The compact, wiry dry leaves of this tea are a nice mix of black, rust and sage color. They give off a full, fruity aroma of apricot, peach and plum. The brewed leaves are bright coppery in color with a heavy, muscatel aroma. The brew is transparent, deep auburn in color giving-off a lovely, complex aroma of dark chocolate, aged rum and resin. This mildly, sweet cup has a delicate astrigency, a round and well-balanced taste with tones of cinnamon and rare woods. The tea has a characteristic muscatel aftertaste. We think this tea might be a keeper and will age very well developing a fuller, sweeter profile. We will sure love to know in 2019!