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Estate Teas

The Assam region of northeast India is bisected by the Brahmaputra river. Even though the region is not high altitude the soil is a deep, sandy loam and the climate is hot and steamy. These conditions produce thick full bodied teas. In contrast however, the Nilgiri teas grow at higher altitudes and in very good soil producing light liquoring teas but with a unique floral-like flavor. The Darjeeling region in north central India grows teas that exhibit a unique flavor - best described as muscatel with a fairly light tasting cup. The tea producing regions of Sikkim and Nepal are very close to Darjeeling and subsequently their teas are somewhat similar in taste and cup appearance. Indonesians are light liquoring as well but with a rose colored cup and hints of malt. Sri Lanka (a.k.a. Ceylon) has 5 principal growing districts. The high grown districts (above 4000 feet above sea level) are Dimbula, Nuwara Eliya and Uva characterized by teas that are light and flavory. The medium grown district (2000-4000 feet) is Kandy whose better teas exhibit a malty fullness with floral notes. The low grown region is Ruhunu (under 2000 feet) where teas tend to be full bodied and thick. Estate tea Balangoda is a classic example of good Ruhunu tea. East Africa is a major tea producing region of the world. Kenya is the largest producer in the region and the worlds 4th largest tea exporter. Kenya teas are noted for strength with malty notes and a golden cup, whereas teas from Tanzania are slightly less full bodied with more rosy liquors. Malawi is a landlocked country whose teas often travel 1,200 miles to the seaport in Durban, despite the fact the ocean is only 150 miles away, due east through Mozambique.

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Assam - Behora - FBOP - Behora's location and soil give a wonderful full bodied flavor. The astringency shouts it is 2nd flush June production - the best time for Assams.
Assam - Behora - TGFOP - A classic Assam with a traditional leaf style. Produced during June, this tea embodies all the flavor and strength one expects from a top Assam tea estate.
Borengajuli - Malty with a jammy-like flavor best describes this premium tea. This tea is vacuum packed at the estate capturing the pungent 2nd flush flavor at its peak.
Bukhial - PF - Coppery and bright with full bodied strength. Add milk to experience true 2nd flush character from one of the top Assam gardens!
Bukhial - TGFOP - The best estate in Assam. The soil conditions and climate produce a mellow and malty 2nd flush TGFOP to be savored and contemplated.
Dufflaghur - Also known as black gunpowder tea which is rare for an Assam. The tea is bright and full bodied with a malty character prized by connoisseurs.
Gingia - One of the nicest Assams available. The golden 2nd flush liquor has classic thickness that is juicy and malty. Very well graded.
Glendale - Exhibits the classic South Indian tea taste; floral-like flavor with a satisfying cup. A medium strength tea.
Hunwal FBOP - A tremendous tea with an excellent malty character and a bright flavory golden liquor. Enjoy a leafy 2nd flush Assam.
Hunwal - GBOP - Hunwal is one of the top Assam tea estates. The superb growing conditions make this 2nd flush GBOP coppery bright with astringency.
Keyhung - More then 60% of the estate is clonal giving Keyhung a distinctive taste. This 2nd flush tea is strong, full bodied with maltiness and rich in color.
Nonsuch - One of the nicest teas produced. Has pronounced orange blossom-like flavor with a light golden cup. Best enjoyed in the early morning.
Tarajulie - A tippy tea (containing tips of the leaf) 2nd flush that is full bodied with a round smoothness. A wonderful all-day tea.
Tiger Hill - An exceptionally flavory Nilgiri tea. Sweet floral-like notes with a delicious and satisfying tea character. An any-time-of-day tea.
Gunung Dempo - Grown in the Highlands of northern Sumatra (Indonesia). The liquor tends to be light with a hint of body and maltiness.
Ilam - From Nepal - this tea has lovely hints of muscatel and good strength, similar to an excellent Darjeeling; a slightly pale cup which is normal for a fine tea.
Margaret's Hope - From one of Darjeeling's best known estates this 2nd flush tea has a lovely muscatel flavor with a delicious astringency.
Mim - Good body with a classic muscatel character. This quality is only available during June when the 2nd flush growing season is at it's peak.
Santosa - Hails from the highlands of Java (Indonesia). Liquor is pale with maltiness and a hint of flowery character. Produced during August at the peak of quality.
Soom Gunpowder - Seasonal 2nd flush tea with a pungent astringent flavor that is almost dry (to taste). Flavory liquor is pale tending yellowish.
Aislaby - Seasonal tea with a pungent astringent flavor that is almost dry (to taste). Flavory liquor is pale tending yellowish.
Balangoda - Enjoy strength and thickness in the cup. A classic afternoon tea that takes milk and sugar very well.
Courtlodge - A top Ceylon tea estate. The cup is light with excellent flavor. Nuwara Eliya teas are called the 'Champagne of Ceylon'.
Dyraaba - Flowery notes with slightly think body. This grade is generally the grade used when making tea in a samovar.
Kenilworth - Malty flavor that is full of life and very smooth. A fine tea after dinner or in the afternoon since it has a satisfying taste profile.
Kirkoswold - Good leaf appearance and full bodied with lovely flavor. The cup is coppery bright with golden tones.
Liddesdale - Tending light liquoring with mellow flowery flavor notes. A pale yellow golden cup offering subtle but complex flavor.
Lover's Leap - The liquor is bright with excellent flowery flavor and a cup that tends somewhat light. A good after-dinner tea.
Strathspey - A classic Dimbula tea. Bright coppery liquor with subtle astringency; reddish with golden yellow notes. A tea for sharing with friends.
St. Coombs - Pungent flowery character with good body. Takes milk well, highlighting the coppery cup. From one of Ceylon's premiere estates.
Sylvakandy - The cup is bright with good flavor and floral notes. Good manufacturing techniques are evidenced by the evenly graded leaf.
Tommagong - Flowery flavor profile with a cup that tends to be light. Takes milk well, giving a bright rosy cup. From a consistently top Ceylon estate.
Ambangulu - Full bodied tea with good flavor - from Tanzania. A rich malty thickness that is mellow and satisfying with a bright and coppery cup.
Chisunga - From Malawi, a medium bodied cup of tea that is best enjoyed in the morning or after dinner. The cup is bright, tending coppery.
Kambaa - A classic February production Kenya. Very malty flavor that has hints of currant. With milk the cup is bright golden and inviting.
Milima - Very well graded tea evident from the tippy appearance. Haunting malty notes with deep Bordeaux-like flavor. A perfect after-dinner tea.

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