India Darjeeling 2020 Second Flush Gopaldhara 'Ruby Gold' Black Tea

Tea type
Black Tea
Ingredients
Black Tea Leaves
Flavors
Almond, Autumn Leaf Pile, Earth, Geranium, Grapes, Lemongrass, Malt, Rose, Salt, Spicy, Straw, Tangy, Thick
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  • “I had aimed for 3g:300mL. For some reason today there’s a sense of haste within. I mean, I know why: the woes of womanhood and an ear infection on the mend have left me lazy and unaccomplished on...” Read full tasting note
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A smooth full tasting Darjeeling with a sweet red grape taste, reminiscent of a red wine.

The tea has been sourced direct from Gopaldhara tea estate in Darjeeling, located in Mirik Valley and one of the highest tea estates in Darjeeling at an elevation of 1,700m to 2,100m with gardens totalling 320 hectares.

Tasting Notes:
- Smooth texture
- Sweet red grape taste
- Similarities in taste to a red wine

Harvest: Second Flush, June 2020
Invoice: DJ-124/20

Origin: Gopaldhara Tea Estate, Darjeeling, India
Altitude: 1,675-2,130m
Sourced: Direct from Gopaldhara
Percentage of price going back to Gopaldhara: 25%+

Brewing Advice:
- Heat water to roughly 95°C/203°F
- Use 1-2 teaspoons per cup/small teapot
- Brew for 2-3 minutes

Packaging: Resealable ziplock bag

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I had aimed for 3g:300mL. For some reason today there’s a sense of haste within. I mean, I know why: the woes of womanhood and an ear infection on the mend have left me lazy and unaccomplished on my days off. I finally emerged from my cave and made breakfast and tea before the clock struck Finite Noon, that demarcation in the day where if I had not yet shuffled, the entire day might have been lost to frump. I looked at the kettle and deemed the water level ‘enough’ but once poured, it ended up being only 200mL. No fear! Thick and glassy, juicy with beautiful layered astringency that leaves my mouth watering. Just beautiful and clean! Malty-tangy straw-salt and autumn leaf-tamarind, toasted almond, spicy earth, tea rose-geranium-lemongrass floral, delicate red grape aftertaste. Cool, relaxed. Relaxed? Ah yes. Now off to get bloodwork.

Flavors: Almond, Autumn Leaf Pile, Earth, Geranium, Grapes, Lemongrass, Malt, Rose, Salt, Spicy, Straw, Tangy, Thick

ashmanra

Hope you start perking up soon!

Kawaii433

Owwie (ear infection). Feel better soon, Derk!

derk

My ear had an intimate encounter with a q-tip. Lesson learned. I’m fine, thanks for your well wishes.

mrmopar

Hope you feel better soon!

White Antlers

Glad all is well. A few years ago, I had to take myself to Urgent Care because the cotton end of a q-tip got ‘lost’ in my ear. : (

J-P

Good luck with getting that cleared up. Filling up with Ruby Gold sounds like a nice start whatever time of the day.

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