SKU: T/EX30/MOONLIGHT/24
Hand-plucked from the renowned Turzum Tea Estate, Moonlight presents a remarkable tea experience. These AV2 cultivar leaves are meticulously processed to yield an amber orange liquor with a unique clonal flavour. The leaves showcase abundant silvery tips and a silky texture, while the infusion exudes a sweet floral aroma and a consistently bright copper appearance. This Darjeeling summer tea offers a truly delightful sensory journey.
Altitude: 1600 m from MSL
Field: Turzum
Master Planter: Anil Kumar Jha
Plucking: Small two leaves and a bud hand-picked manually
Grade: Moonlight
Day of Production: 30/06/2024
Production: Withering time 16 hours at 67%, oxidation including rolling 2 hours 40 minutes, drying at 115°C, sorting manually and delicately handled
Cultivar: AV2
Darjeeling Turzum Summer Night Plucked Tea
Darjeeling
AV2
Single Estate
Second Flush
Anil Kumar Jha
MOON LIGHT
Conventional
Black
Manual
Nestled amidst the enchanting Mirik valley, Sungma and Turzum stands out as one of Darjeeling's most picturesque tea estates. Situated in the Rung Bong valley, renowned for its exclusive quality tea, the estate boasts cool, misty climates with temperatures ranging from 3 degrees in winter to 28 degrees in summer, accompanied by an annual rainfall of 2500 to 3000 mm during July to September. Located approximately 30 kilometres from Darjeeling town, the estate enjoys excellent road connectivity. Established between 1863 and 1868 by British planters, Sungma and Turzum initially began with excellent quality chinary seed stock. Following a massive earthquake in 1934 that devastated the Sungma tea factory, both estates merged, with all manufacturing operations shifting to Turzum. Acquired by Jayshree Tea in 1993, the estate witnessed significant investments in tea cultivation, successful replanting initiatives, employee welfare, and tea manufacturing infrastructure. These efforts culminated in remarkable achievements in quality improvement, resulting in increased unit prices for its teas. Notably, the estate holds Fair Trade certification and has been awarded ISO 1901:2008 and HACCP certifications by TUV NORD, highlighting its commitment to excellence and sustainability.
Anytime!
Use filtered or bottled water. Heat the water up 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 blackish brown leaves with lots of visible tips
LIQUOR: Orangish liquor typically second flush sweet, fruity and muscatel character
INFUSION: Bright Coppery and Uniform with a complex sweet nose