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“I have absolutely no idea how this tea ended up in my cupboard. The label says it was harvested on November 7, 2020, making it four and a half years old. Remarkably, it was still in a sealed bag...” Read full tasting note
Our Green Valley tea is handpicked with care from the Nuwara Eliya Belt in the Pundalu Oya Valley, where high mountain winds produce high-quality Dimbulla tea. The Dimbulla tea region is famous for its superior quality and is frequently sought after by tea enthusiasts from around the world. The Pundalu Valley is known by many as the Golden Valley, where the climate and the fresh mountain air work together to nourish these beautiful, fine golden green tea plants. This high-grown tea is rich and strong in flavour, appears yellow in the cup, and offers a sensational tasting experience.
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I have absolutely no idea how this tea ended up in my cupboard. The label says it was harvested on November 7, 2020, making it four and a half years old. Remarkably, it was still in a sealed bag with no signs of age, thanks to being stored airtight, dry, and away from sunlight as directed.
Upon opening the pouch, I was greeted by a minty, creamy, and herbaceous aroma. Thankfully, there were no funky or off-putting scents. I’m still puzzled as to where that creamy note comes from.
After steeping 4 grams in 300 ml of water at approximately 80°C, the liquor was quite herbaceous and mineral. It reminded me somewhat of Touareg tea, but without the mint. This led me to think of a gunpowder tea. The leaves look very similar, so it could be a fancier name of that, but with the key difference that this one is from Ceylon instead of China.
To sum it up, it’s a fine tea, but nothing exceptional. This was more or less expected for two reasons. First, its age — even though it was stored properly. Second, it’s a Ceylon green tea, and I’ve learned during my tea journey that I don’t particularly enjoy them. Because of its age, I’ve decided not to give it a rating.
