Darjeeling Muscatel, Giddapahar Tea Estate

Premium Grade Darjeeling Loose Leaf Tea: This summer flush tea from Giddapahar estate in Darjeeling has well-rolled, wiry dark brown leaves mixed with golden tips. It is full-bodied and rounded with a smooth, velvety mouthfeel, classic muscatel character and layered complexity. It is a very versatile tea that can be enjoyed at different times of the day and is best served without milk.

Grade: FTGFOP1 (Finest Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe Grade 1)

Source: Product of the Giddapahar Tea Estate, one of the few remaining family owned tea estates in Darjeeling that produces its renowned 2nd flush muscatel teas with a focus on hands-on, artisanal approach to cultivation and processing

Tasting Notes: Full-bodied and rounded with a smooth, velvety mouthfeel, classic muscatel character and layered complexity

Color: Bright amber liquor

Price/cup: The price for a 6 oz cup of tea is $0.30 (calculated based on 2.25 grams, equivalent to one teaspoon of tea).