SKU: T/EX27/MOONLIGHT/24
Harvested from the esteemed Turzum Tea Estate, Moonlight offers an exceptional experience. Hand-plucked, these AV2 cultivar leaves are carefully processed to produce an amber-yellow liquor with a distinct clonal flavour. The leaf features a good show of silvery tips and a silky texture, while the infusion reveals a sweet floral nose and a uniformly brownish bright appearance. This Darjeeling summer tea promises a delightful sensory journey.
- Altitude: 1,584 to 1,737 meters
- Master Planter: Anil Kumar Jha
- Plucking: Manual (16/06/2024)
- Day of Production: 17/06/2024
- Production Info: 14 hours of withering, 60% withering, 2 hours oxidation including rolling, 118°C drying, hand sorted
Darjeeling Summer Night Plucked Clonal Black 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: Excellent make with good show of silvery tips, very silky in feel, overall extraordinary assortment of leaf with nice bloom
LIQUOR: Amber yellow, round cup, very soft on the palate with distinct clonal flavour
INFUSION: Very good bouquet with uniformly brownish bright infusion and sweet floral nose