Organic Darjeeling Tea (TGFOP)

Tippy leaf signifies good manufacturing. Its flavory muscatel character will not disappoint the discerning Darjeeling drinker.

INGREDIENTS: Black tea* *Organic Certified Organic by Pro-Cert Organic Systems (Organic Equivalency with COR, NOP, EU, JAS).

INGREDIENTS FROM: India

REGION(S): Darjeeling

GRADE(S): TGFOP (Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe)

ANTIOXIDANT LEVEL: Ultra High

CAFFEINE LEVEL: Medium

KOSHER: Yes

VEGETARIAN: Yes

VEGAN: Yes

Brewing Guide: 1 teaspoon of tea
Water Temperature: 212°
Steep Time: 3-5 minutes

The Darjeeling area is India's champagne district. It is located in northern India at the high altitude edges of the Himalaya mountains. The main town is called Darjeeling and from the town center on a clear day the peak of Mount Everest can be seen. 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 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 for quality is during 'second-flush' (end May - end June). During this time Darjeelings are incomparable to any other tea in the world. The fragrance and taste is a complex bouquet that reaches right out of the cup. 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.

All teas and herbs are sold per ounce.