Nepal Jun Chiyabari 'Himalayan Spring' Black Tea

A Black Oolong Blend from

Rating

85 / 100

Calculated from 4 Ratings
Tea type
Black Oolong Blend
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Ingredients
Black Tea Leaves
Flavors
Almond, Astringent, Bread, Butter, Cream, Dandelion, Grapefruit, Grass, Green Apple, Green Wood, Hay, Herbaceous, Lemon Zest, Malt, Muscatel, Orange Zest, Peanut, Spinach, Straw, Vegetal, Violet, Floral, Green, Lemon, Mineral, Oats, Orange Blossom, Plants, Rose, Spices, Tannin, Wood, Drying, Sweet, Tart, White Grapes, Grapes
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Caffeine
Not available
Certification
Organic
Typical Preparation
Use 11 oz / 315 ml of water
Set water temperature to 195 °F / 90 °C
Use 4 g of tea
Steep for 4 min, 15 sec
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4 Tasting Notes View all

“Damn, getting back on here is difficult. It’s been awhile, huh? I have no clue how to start this thing. Anyway, in case anyone who used to pay attention to the reviews I posted here on Steepster...” Read full tasting note
“Thanks, Derk (or maybe White Antlers via Derk), for such a generous sample of this tea! I remember considering it in my last What-Cha order, but went with a more affordable spring pick from Guranse...” Read full tasting note
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“I had to drink this one again straight away after because it is a bit of an interesting tea. Thinner bodied than the offerings from Greenland (quite watery from my first brew) but with a lurvly...” Read full tasting note

Description

A hand-rolled black tea from one of Nepal’s most famous producers Jun Chiyabari, evocative of the very best Darjeelings with floral grape notes which transition into a sweet lingering crisp taste.

Tasting Notes:
- Highly aromatic
- Smooth texture
- Floral grape notes with a lingering crisp sweet taste

Harvest: First Flush, April 2016
Invoice: J11C-2016

Origin: Jun Chiyabari Tea Garden, Hile, Dhankuta district, Nepal
Organic: Certified organic by IMO Switzerland
Altitude: 1,600-2,000m
Sourced: Direct from Jun Chiyabari

Brewing Advice:
- Heat water to roughly 90°C/194°F
- Use 2 teaspoons per cup/small teapot
- Brew for 2-3 minutes

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