Saturday, August 11, 2012

Margaret's Hope First Flush

A first flush 2011 Darjeeling tea from Margaret's Hope Estate is wonderfully delicate.  

Many, many years ago, Margaret, the daughter of the English estate grower,  fell in love with her father's tea gardens in Darjeeling during her visit and hoped to return again soon.  Unfortunately she took ill on her way back to England and died.  Her father renamed the estate to Margaret's Hope in her memory.     

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

Dry Leaf:  These tippy green leaves are very herbaceous and lightly peppery.
Wet Leaf:  The leaves are quite green for a black tea.  They are floral as well as herbaceous. 
Liquor:      This golden brew is light, fresh, lively, floral, and only slightly astringent. 

Tee Score: 5 out of 5