SKU: B/EX34/THE AUREATE TWIRLS /26
Balasun Aureate Twirls is an exquisitely handcrafted artisanal tea distinguished by its graceful form, luminous appearance and refined sensory character. Carefully selected tender shoots are fashioned into long, elegant twists, creating a striking dry leaf marked by deep ebony and chocolate-brown tones, generously interwoven with radiant golden tips.The leaves slowly unfurl into a lustrous tapestry of burnished copper, chestnut and russet, revealing their generous structure and the delicacy of their manufacture. The warm, aromatic bouquet carries suggestions of honeyed fruit, ripe apricot, soft florals and polished sweet wood, with a subtle nectar-like richness rising from the cup.
Balasun Second Flush Aureate Twirls is a refined artisanal tea, distinguished by elegantly twisted leaves richly interlaced with golden tips. It yields a bright amber-copper liquor with delicate notes of honey, ripe stone fruit, soft florals and gentle muscatel, culminating in a smooth, mellow and lingering finish.
Darjeeling
AV2
Single Estate
Second Flush
Pooja Majumder
FTGFOP1
Conventional
Black
Fine hand-plucking of unopened buds and the youngest two leaves, carried out during the early morning hours to capture peak freshness and aromatic intensity.
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 - Long, gracefully twisted whole leaves with luminous golden tips. The ebony-brown leaves contrast beautifully with the aureate buds, giving the tea a rich, handcrafted appearance. The leaf is clean, well-sorted, and distinctly tippy, suggesting careful plucking and delicate manufacture.
Liquor - A bright and remarkably clear amber-copper liquor with glowing orange-gold highlights. The cup opens with soft honeyed and floral aromas, followed by suggestions of ripe stone fruit, warm malt and a gentle muscatel sweetness. Smooth and mellow on the palate, it carries an elegant depth, restrained briskness and a lingering nectar-like finish.
Infusion - Its bright, even oxidation suggests a clean and accomplished make, while the warm infusion carries an elegant bouquet of honeyed fruit, baked apricot, soft florals and a faint suggestion of sweet wood. Rich yet refined in appearance, the spent leaves retain a lively lustre and exude a mellow, nectar-like warmth, beautifully echoing the aureate character of the finished cup.