India Darjeeling 2nd Flush Gopaldhara 'Wonder Muscatel Gold' Black Tea

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A highly floral and smooth Darjeeling possessing malty hints coupled with a brilliant muscatel finish.

Grown at a very high elevation from clonal bushes first planted in 1985 which take up to 15 years to reach maturity at such a high elevation.

The tea has been named 'Wonder Muscatel Gold' by Gopaldhara to signify it is the highest quality 'Wonder Muscatel' tea they produced this flush.

Sourced direct from Gopaldhara tea estate in Darjeeling, located in Mirik Valley and one of the highest tea estates in Darjeeling with gardens totalling 320 hectares.

Tasting Notes:
- Incredible floral aroma
- Smooth gentle floral taste with malty hints and a brilliant muscatel finish

Harvest: Second Flush, June 2016
Invoice: EX-​34/16

Grade: FTGFOP1
Altitude: 2,000-2,130m
Cultivar: 20-30 year old Clonal bushes
Origin: Gopaldhara Tea Estate, Darjeeling, India
Farmer: Shiv Saria and his son Hrishikesh Saria
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 3 minutes

Packaging: Resealable aluminium ziplock bag


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Type: Black Tea