Darjeeling Black Tea (Organic) • The Himalayan King

    Description

    This sommelier's blend of two teas from the same estate has a bold, vegetal, malty and lightly roasted flavour. Its brew has a delicate pumpkin colour.

    Origin and Ingredients

    Picking Season: May 2022 (Second Flush)

    Grade: SFTGFOP1 (Leaf tea, Highest quality)

    Origin: Singtom Tea Estate, Darjeeling, India

    Ingredients: Black tea, Green tea. No additives. 

    Caffeine: Medium

     

    Singtom Tea Estate in Spring

     

    Singtom Tea Estate in Summer

    How to Steep

    In Hot Water: Steep 1 tsp of leaves per 150 ml cup for 3-4 mins in boiling water to make the 1st cup. Steep the leftover leaves from the 1st cup for 6-8 mins in boiling water to make the 2nd cup. 

     

    Iced: Refrigerate the 1st cup prepared above for 30 mins, and then add ice to taste.

     

    Condiments: Add a sweetener to taste.

    Health Benefits

    This tea is filled with antioxidants, catechins and polyphenols that:

     

    1. Promote weight loss.
    2. Reduce the risk of heart diseases, cancer (ovarian and skin), diabetes, Parkinson's, Alzeihmer's, eczema, high blood pressure and hair fall.
    3. Build immunity.
    4. Lower cholesterol.
    5. Relieve asthma, stress and diarrhea.
    6. Improve oral health and mental alertness.

    Tea-Food Pairing

    This tea pairs well with:

     

    • Breakfast foods such as fried eggs and sausages
    • Creamy desserts
    • Spicy food
    • Meat pasta
    • Duck
    • Grilled meats
    • Milk or white chocolate
    • Creamy cheeses
    • Salads
    • Fish
    • Finger sandwiches
    • Avocado
    • Salmon
    • Any food with flavours of honey, vanilla, apple, rose, cucumber, coriander, elderflower, bergamot, clams, sea bass, lemongrass, ginger, saffron, apple, pineapple, apricot, tomato, artichoke, cashews, anchovies, bacon or rum.
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