Risheehat FF Darjeeling

Risheehat Estate's 2012 First Flush Darjeeling was harvested from March to April.  This is the first batch of tea manufactured in 2012 on Risheehat Estate.  Risheehat means home of saints.  Darjeeling is considered the 'Champagne' of tea.

Risheehat


Type:  Black     Producing Country: India      Preparation:  95°C 4 Min

Dry Leaf:  First Flush (FF) comprises light and darker green wiry leaves.  FF smells fresh like cooked zucchini and vanilla cookies.
Wet Leaf:  The aroma is very floral. 
Liquor:      For a FF Darjeeling, it is soft, refreshing, floral and slightly muscatel.  Its astringency is pleasant and finishes long in the mouth.   95°C brings out more flavors than 90°C does.

Tee Score: 5 out of 5