Details
This orange pekoe tea comes from one of a few organically certified tea gardens in the Nilgiri Hills of south India. This tea has a rich, high-grown flavor and a unique strong cup character. Zoom in to the image above to see the dark brown leaves in detail. Enjoy this tea for breakfast.
Leaf: Orange pekoe leaf, dark brown
Body: Strong
Aroma and Taste: Smooth
Intensity: Strong
Color: Orange to amber color
From the Korakundah Tea Estate located in the Nilgiri District of India. The Nilgiri hills, so called “The Blue Mountain”, situated in South India is a very popular spot sheltering numerous beautiful tea gardens. The hilly landscape of Nilgiri, unlike Darjeeling and Assam, grows tea plants all year. The tea in Nilgiris is grown at an elevation of 5,000-8,500 feet. The major teas produced on the Nilgiri hills are oolong and black tea. Favorable climate conditions make Nilgiri teas truly unique. Learn more about the Korakundah Tea Estate by visiting the following link: http://www.korakundahorganictea.in/index.php.
Amount: 1 level tsp/6 oz serving; Temperature: 203-212⁰F; Time: 4-5 minutes