Darjeeling Okayti First Flush Red (black) Tea 10g

Description

Darjeeling Okayti First Flush Red (black) Tea is classified as FTGFOP 1 (Finest Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe), a classification given only to the most precious teas, made up of whole leaves and a generous quantity of buds. It is harvested in March and April, at the beginning of spring, a season whose freshness it recalls with aromas that are at times almost pungent. Its golden liquor has intense notes of flowers and citrus, with a long-lasting fragrance and a distinctive note of young olive oil. This tea comes from the Kurseong Valley, in the Darjeeling district. Place of origin Kurseong Valley, Darjeeling district, India Tasting - Appearance and aroma Okayti First Flush FTGFOP1 black tea has small whole leaves delicately rolled and is characterized by a good presence of buds. The colors range from light green and olive green to warmer shades of brown and dark brown, up to the silvery color of the small buds. Even when dry, it has an intoxicating aroma of flowers and the unmistakable muscat grape note typical of the finest Darjeelings. Once infused, the leaves release floral notes, sweet and fruity notes of mango and figs, a fleeting vegetal nuance and a scent reminiscent of green tomato compote. The liquor is an intense golden color with amber highlights, transparent and bright. On the nose, there is a citrus note of lemon and verbena. Tasting Notes WESTERN STYLE The first notes of Okayti First Flush black tea are intense and floral, with hints of wild rose. Then comes a hint of young olive oil, fragrant and pungent, which finally gives way to citrus notes of lemon, lemon balm and lemongrass. A muscat grape scent emerges on the finish, while the floral notes return in the aftertaste. The body is medium-high and velvety. A slight astringency can be perceived, typical of first flush Darjeelings, which never becomes unpleasant. Okayti First Flush black tea therefore offers remarkable complexity on the palate, revealing pronounced nuances with every sip and providing an extremely pleasant sensation of freshness. Preparation For a classic preparation according to the Western style of Okayti First Flush black tea, we recommend 2.5 grams of leaves (about 1 teaspoon) in a 200 ml cup with water at 85°C for an infusion time of 2 and a half minutes. The tea can be filtered for greater ease during tasting, and the infusion times indicated above are purely indicative, so they can also be adjusted according to personal taste. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.