Flavor Profile: Delicately smooth, floral, fruity, with a rich muscatel finish.
Description
Dry Tea Leaf:
Appearance: Handpicked with precision, this exceptional tea features unbroken leaves in the prized "two leaves and a bud" style of plucking. Each leaf is delicately rolled and expertly crafted to preserve the nuanced flavor unique to the AV2 cultivar. A generous presence of golden tips adds a touch of elegance and richness. The careful artisanal process ensures optimal flavor delivery—smooth, floral, and naturally sweet with a refined muscatel character. A true connoisseur’s choice.
Fragrance: This tea captivates with an intoxicatingly rich fragrance—an elegant bouquet of high Himalayan orchids, wild mountain flowers, and ripe tropical fruits. Hints of signature muscatel weave through the aroma, creating a sensory experience that is both exotic and unforgettable. Each infusion is a breath of the highlands, delicate yet vibrant.
Liquor:
Appearance: The liquor is crystal clear with a bright golden hue, reflecting the purity and craftsmanship of the leaf. Bursting with the same layered flavors as the dry leaf—floral, fruity, and distinctly muscatel—it offers a smooth, vibrant cup that lingers gracefully on the palate. A true expression of high-quality AV2 tea.
Fragrance: An enchanting aroma rises from the cup—layered with the scent of wild Himalayan flowers, delicate orchids, and lush tropical fruits. Notes of ripe grapes mingle effortlessly with a bold muscatel presence, creating a fragrant symphony that is both vibrant and deeply alluring. The muscatel is prominent, anchoring the bouquet with its signature richness.
Flavor: This exquisite AV2 cultivar tea delivers a truly captivating flavor experience. From the very first sip, delicate notes of high-altitude wildflowers and soft florals awaken the palate, gently giving way to a smooth, full-bodied muscatel character that is both rich and elegant. Each cup unveils a beautifully layered complexity—graceful at first, then gradually deepening into a long, lingering finish that leaves a lasting impression.
Balanced, nuanced, and perfectly crafted, this tea is a testament to artisanal mastery and nature’s finest expression. Its signature muscatel undertone—rounded and resonant—anchors the cup with sophistication, making it an irresistible choice for connoisseurs and collectors alike.
A rare and refined indulgence—secure your harvest while it lasts.
No. of Infusions suggested: 2
About the garden
Margaret's Hope formerly known as Bara Rington, is a tea estate located in the northern valley of Kurseong of the Darjeeling disctrict. The elevation of the garden is 2800feet to 5500feet. Moonlight is their signature production.
This garden was established in 1864 and is known to produce one of the best teas from china cultivars and tops the chart as the best AV2 tea producer of the region.
