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Black teas are produced by allowing harvested leaves to wither and oxidize for about 10 to 16 hours before the process is halted by firing the leaf. These leaves are generally graded according to the appearance of the leaves.
REGION OF DARJEELING
Probably one of the most interesting growing regions of the southern slopes of the Himalaya mountains. The tea gardens are located on an altitude of up to 8000 ft. and produce the most exquisite types in the world.
100 A – Darjeeling Leaf Blend – Darjeeling Orthodox – $10.00
Mid to late seasonal first flush leaf grades which are made for us at the origin. Almost black whole leaf.
101 A – Castleton TGFOP1 – Darjeeling Orthodox – $12.00
A small plantation in the south of Darjeeling, which has been producing prime quality tea known throughout the world.
102 B – Lingia FFTGFOP1 – Darjeeling Orthodox – $15.00
Floral leaves grown near the border of Nepal. These green and silvery tipped leaves offer a soft, mellow taste.
103 A – Autumnal Second Flush – Darjeeling Orthodox – $12.00
After the summer monsoon, shortly before the winter season starts, the sun allows this tea to become fully aromatic but mild.
104 A – Himalayan Blend – Darjeeling – $10.00
A strong even leaf produced during the second flush, which has a fully aromatic flavor and very appealing character.
105 B – Gielle FTGFOP1 – Darjeeling Orthodox – $15.00
An “in-between” leaf with a very nice touch of herbal and spicy tones on the palate.
REGION OF ASSAM & NEARBY GROWING REGIONS
The plateau of Assam in the North of India is situated on both sides of the Brahmaputra. These very piquant, strong and malty teas are harvested in approximately 2000 gardens. The color varies between golden-brown and copper-red.
106 B – Dooars Good Hope TGFOP1 – Assam – $15.00
This tea is from a small growing area located west of the more famous Assam region. Produces a well-balanced, quality tea.
108 B – Koomsong TGFOP – Assam – $12.00
Its beautiful leaf catches your eye; even and wiry, with a lot of golden-brown tips.
109 B – Gingia – Assam – $12.00
Bright, full bodied with a nutty flavor close to walnut. This tea is great by itself – no additives necessary.
NEARBY GROWING REGIONS
110 B – Prince of Wales – Gunpowder Blend – $12.00
A hint of black currants, Lucky Dragon Hyson green, Ceylon and a very rich Indian Assam.
111B – Ilam TGFOP1 – North India – $15.00
Ilam estate has a Darjeeling-like character. Light liquoring with muscatel mouth.
112 A – Ceylon Highgrow OP – Sri Lanka – $12.00
This well processed whole, black leaf produces a dark, coppery liquor.
113 B – Indian Star Blend – Ceylon Sri Lanka – $12.00
An excellent blend of all plantations around India– such as Sri Lanka’s Ceylon leaves.
114 B – Temi TGFOP1 – Sikkim – $17.00
Absolute top quality from this popular garden. This fresh flowery scent and taste makes a rarity for connoisseurs.
115 A – Silloah TGFOP – Bangladesh – $10.00
A tea with mid-sized, slightly wiry leaves with a pleasant, soft, dry taste.
OTHER COUNTRIES
199 C – Lotus Oolong – Vietnam Oolong – $22.00
Unusually fragrant oolong leaves from Vietnam fermented in lotus leaves.
200 A – Kaproret – Kenya Orthodox – $10.00
One of the few plantations that still produces orthodox tea. A fine leaf with golden and a spicy flavor like rosemary.
201 A – Gruziya OP – Georgian – $12.00
Modeled on the former Georgian tea. This “Russian Tea” came from China via old trade routes.
203 B – Javanese OP – Indonesia – $18.00
A tea with a very old tradition, from the Dutch-East-Indian company of 1602. Based out of the Batavia. A nutty flavor.
204 C – Young Pu-erh – Chinese Fermented – $15.00
Musty with an earthy character that is often described as old or elemental. Infusion is complex dark and black.
205 B – Vietnamese OP – Vietnam – $15.00
This long slender leaf with a citrus-like scent need not fear the competition from neighboring China.
328 C – Formosa Oolong – TW Black – $15.00
A rarity from Formosa – leaves shine a dark brown, presenting golden brown in the cup.
