Estate Tea (Assam, Darjeeling)

Estate Tea (Assam, Darjeeling)

The Assam region of northeast India is bisected by the Brahmaputra River. The region is not at high altitude but the soil is a deep sandy loam and the climate is hot and steamy. These conditions produce thick full bodied teas that peak in quality during the 2nd flush (month of June), which is the time when we purchase all of our teas. Top quality 2nd flush Assams are considered to be amongst the finest teas in the world.

The Darjeeling region in north central India grows teas that exhibit a unique flavour best described as muscatel but with a fairly light liquoring cup.