Elevation: Plucked between 2800ft to 3800ft above sea level
Flush: Second Flush 2025
Invoice: EX43
Manufactured: Plucking date~26th April 2025 | Manufacturing date: 27th April 2025
Tea Maker: Mr Rajesh Parekh (Garden Manager)
Tasting Notes: A bold and complex cup showcasing layers of floral top notes with a distinct musky depth. Mid-palate reveals a medley of spicy and herbal tones, culminating in a bright citrusy finish. The lingering musk adds a luxurious, earthy aftertaste that evolves with each sip. A nuanced and aromatic infusion ideal for contemplative sipping.
Detailed Description
Dry Tea Leaf:
Appearance: The dry leaf presents a rich chocolate-brown hue, interspersed generously with golden tips that signify quality and finesse. Leaves are well-rolled, with a slight bloom that hints at careful processing. Visually aromatic, the leaf exudes spicy and musky notes, previewing the depth and complexity to come in the cup.
Fragrance: The dry leaf releases a captivating fragrance marked by elegant floral notes—reminiscent of wild orchids and rose petals—gently entwined with a deep, earthy musk. This aromatic interplay evokes the scent of a blooming garden after rain, layered with a warm, subtly sweet undertone that hints at the tea’s refined complexity.
Liquor:
Appearance: The liquor is bright and clear, radiating warm orangey hues reminiscent of a summer sunset. It glows with inner clarity, showcasing both depth and brilliance. Visually inviting, the cup reflects the refined craftsmanship of a premium second flush Darjeeling, promising a vibrant and layered tasting experience.
Fragrance: The tea reveals a sweet and inviting aroma, layered with delicate floral tones—suggestive of fresh blossoms—balanced by a gentle spicy warmth. The fragrance is both uplifting and intriguing, offering a harmonious blend that hints at the complexity and richness of the brew to follow.
Flavour: The liquor is syrupy and full-bodied, delivering a palate of impressive depth and complexity. It opens with floral high notes, soon giving way to a rich core of musky and spicy undertones, balanced by subtle herbal accents. A gentle citrusy brightness emerges toward the finish, lifting the profile and adding a refreshing contrast. The aftertaste is long and lingering with musky warmth, a signature trait beautifully echoed by the tea’s coppery infusion, hinting at the leaf’s quality and careful oxidation.
No of infusions: Two infusions brewed at 5 minutes each.
About the Garden
Puttabong tea estate is also known as Tukvar, located about 25km from Darjeeling town. The elevation where teas are grown is between 2000ft and 5500ft. This tea estate is famed for chinary teas, and its range of signature clonal teas which is much sought after by the top tea connoisseurs.
