Darjeeling Black Tea (Organic) • The Lhotse Autumnal

    Description

    The last picking of the season, this organic Darjeeling Black Tea has a distinct almond and marzipan profile. It has a strong, nutty flavour with light citrus and fruity notes. Our tea experts also loved the pumpkin-coloured brew, which is rare for an autumn flush tea in Darjeeling.

    Origin and Ingredients

     

    Picking Season: November 2023 (Autumn Flush)

    Grade: SFTGFOP1 (Leaf tea, Highest quality)

    Origin: Steinthal Tea Estate, Darjeeling, India (Single Estate)

    Ingredients: Black tea. No additives. 

    Caffeine: High

     

    Steinthal Tea Estate in Summer

     

    Steinthal Tea Estate in Autumn

     

    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
    • Creamy cheeses
    • Any food with flavours of honey, vanilla, apple, rose, cucumber, coriander, elderflower, bergamot, clams or sea bass
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