«Black Pearl from Nilgiri» is a fully organic tea from plantations located at an altitude of 1800-1900 meters above sea level in the Nilgiri region (Tamil Nadu district, the southern spurs of the Western Ghats). Autumn harvest 2019
In appearance: small spirals of dark brown tips. The fragrance is restrained, woody with a fruity hint. The liquor is transparent, with an amber shade.
The bouquet of the ready-made tea is warm and vivid, woody with notes of fruits, bread and citrus. The fragrance is deep and warm, fruity-and-woody. The taste is rich and strong, sweetish, a bit tart, with refreshing citrus sourness and lingering finish.
Brew tea with hot water (95°С) in a porcelain gaiwan or in a teapot of porous clay. The proportion is 4 g per 100 ml. The time of the first steeping is about 5-7 seconds. After that do short steeps (just for 1 second), increasing steeping time for each subsequent step, if necessary. You can repeat steeping up to 7 times. Perfect for European brewing style, as well as for cooking on an open fire.
«Black Pearl from Nilgiri» is a great choice for daily tea breaks: strong, invigorating and very fragrant.