SKU: B/EX36/ MID SUMMER SOLSTICE / 26
Balasun Midsummer Solstice is a distinguished Second Flush artisanal black tea, crafted to express the warmth, ripeness and aromatic splendour of Darjeeling at the height of summer. Its carefully fashioned dry leaf presents an elegant assemblage of long, dark, well-twisted leaves in shades of ebony, charcoal and deep mahogany, delicately enlivened by occasional golden-brown tips. The appearance is clean, substantial and finely made, reflecting selective plucking and attentive artisanal manufacture.
Balasun Midsummer Solstice is an elegant Second Flush artisanal black tea, distinguished by finely twisted leaves and a luminous copper-amber liquor. Its smooth, rounded cup reveals refined notes of muscatel grape, wildflower honey, and gentle sweet wood, culminating in a warm, fragrant and lingering finish.
Darjeeling
Assam and AV2
Single Estate
Second Flush
Pooja Majumder
FTGFOP1
Conventional
Black
Selectively hand-plucked from tender summer shoots, comprising the finest two leaves and a bud, to preserve optimal aromatic concentration.
Famous for producing the best of excellent quality tea with fuller body and typical muscatel china flavour, The Balasun Tea estate is spread across rolling hills with moderately gentle slope and a wide open valley with Balasun river flowing at the bottom part of the garden. panoramic views. The garden altitude varies from 365 metres to 1375 metres above MSL and temperature ranges between 7 degree winter to maximum of 30 degree in summer.
The estate is located near a tiny hamlet town of Sonada, one of the stations for the heritage Darjeeling Toy train and is near to Tibetan chorten (Stupa), Tiger Hill, Chatkput Eco Village, Senchel lake, Senchel Reserve forest with oaks, chestnuts, walnuts, magnolias, rhododendrons, etc. During spring one can see the bright blooms of rhododendrons, cream magnolias and orchids in this moss-laden forest. The region is famous for it’s trekking routes and bird watching. The garden is easily accessible by road from Siliguri and the near Airport Bagdogra which is 50 kms away.
The plantation was established in 1871 by M/s Davenport & Company Ltd. The original name of the garden was Nahore Balasun taken from the Lepcha dialect and was later renamed as Balasun after the river Balasun which flows through the garden. Jayshree Tea and Industries acquired the garden in 2005. Since acquisition, the Jayshree tea management has invested in all round improvement of the garden and factory infrastructure, employee welfare, regular in-filling initiatives and planned afforestation for climatic conservation. Complete renovation of Factory buildings, roads, office and houses and upgradation of factory with latest technology to improve quality tea. As a result of these initiatives, the tea per unit realisation has improved considerably since 2005.The estate has Fair Trade certification from FLO-CERT, HACCP certified by TUV-NORD, UTZ certified by IMO and SAN/ Rainforest Allaince certification from IMO.
Excellent quality tea fuller body and muscatel china flavour.
Planted with 51% pure China, 40% hybrid Assam and 9% Darjeeling Quality Clonal variety.
Planned afforestation for climatic conservation.
Cultivation of Oranges, Ginger, Cardamom and Broom Grass in addition to Tea.
Early Morning (6:30 AM – 9:00 AM) – Ideal Time
Mid-Morning (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM) – Great Option
Use filtered or bottled water.
Heat the water to 95°C.
Put in 2.5 g of loose tea for every cup (180 ml).
Let it steep for 3 to 5 minutes.
Strain into a cup and serve.
Leaf - A well-made assortment of long, wiry, and neatly twisted whole leaves in deep ebony, charcoal, and dark mahogany tones with occasional golden-brown tips. The leaf appears clean, substantial, and even reflecting careful plucking and refined artisanal manufacture.
Liquor - A brilliantly clear and luminous liquor of burnished copper, deep amber and glowing orange-red. The cup is smooth, rounded and elegantly brisk, unfolding notes of ripe muscatel grape, wildflower honey, apricot, dried raisin and gentle toasted wood. A restrained malty sweetness lends depth, leading to a warm, fragrant and lingering finish.
Infusion - The infused leaves open into supple coppery-brown and chestnut tones, with russet and olive undertones. The infusion is expected to be bright and reasonably even, carrying a warm aromatic bouquet of honeyed florals, sweet wood and delicate muscatel fruitiness—an expressive reflection of its mature Second Flush character.