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


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:
- Promote weight loss.
- Reduce the risk of heart diseases, cancer (ovarian and skin), diabetes, Parkinson's, Alzeihmer's, eczema, high blood pressure and hair fall.
- Build immunity.
- Lower cholesterol.
- Relieve asthma, stress and diarrhea.
- 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.