Nilgiri Thiashola Estate

The Blue Mountains or the Nilgiris in Southern India are hilly landscapes dotted with tea gardens.  Nilgiri district is the second largest tea production area in India after Assam. Geographically, it is closer to Sri Lanka.  Not surprisingly, its teas are similar to those of Sri Lanka.   Nilgiri teas are often used for blending.

Thiashola Estate is probably the oldest tea garden in Nilgiri.  Its tea plantation started in 1859 and was cultivated by Chinese prisoners of the second Opium War.

Nilgiri Thiashola

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

Dry Leaf:  The leaves are wiry and lightly raisiny.
Wet Leaf:  The broken leaves are pleasantly floral.
Liquor:      The brew is coppery.  It has some astringency and is fruity (prune-like).  It is not very complex.

Tee Score: 3 out of 5