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Darjeeling Second Flush Gopaldhara Green Tea

Green Tea by DarjeelingTeaXpress

Origin: Darjeeling
Tea Estate: Gopaldhara DJ 156
Colour: Green
Grade: F.T.G.F.O.P.1
Flush: Second
Type: Single Estate
Weight: 100 grams
Length of infusion: 3 mins 30 seconds
Water temperature: 90°C

Dry leaves
Aspect: Large crumpled leaves with lots of downy buds
Colours: A mixture of black and dark green leaves with a few that are more loosely rolled
Scents: A sweet rich bouquet with few woody notes and a burnt caramel

Brewed leaves (infusion)
Colours: Mainly green with touches of brown
Scents: Plant, herb and floral (orange blossom) notes to start, combined with sweet fruit notes (yellow fruit) and fresh plantier notes

Liquor
Colour: A gleaming liquor, coloured yellow with coppery glints
Texture: Thick and smooth to start, giving this tea both a fullness and a long finish
Flavour: Slightly sweet
Aromas: Woody, honey, sweet notes combined with floral fragrances and planty notes
Aromatic profile and length in the mouth: Long planty notes (herbs), liquorice (artichoke) and a few floral rose notes, adding a mild sweetness

Our verdict: A sweet mild tea with well balanced textures and aromas that linger elegantly. This Gopaldhara green gives the Darjeeling flavour with a sweet taste of a fresh green tea