Darjeeling Takdah Golden Peaks FF2026 - 50g
Darjeeling Takdah Golden Peaks FF2026 - 50g
Darjeeling Takdah Golden Peaks FF2026 - 50g
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A fresh spring harvest from a garden in the Takdah region—the name "Takdah" is derived from the local language of the Lepcha ethnic group and means "Place of Tigers." This area was likely once home to wild tigers, which is where the name originates, as there is little information in historical records explaining why it was given this name.
The garden is located at an altitude of 800–1,900 meters, making this a high-mountain tea. Furthermore, it is a small garden tended jointly by 40 families in the area, so I am glad that we can further support their efforts. These are truly just small batches of very high-quality teas.
As can be seen from the photos, this is not a completely traditional Darjeeling first flush, but that makes it all the more interesting. The leaf is beautifully processed, full of golden tips. The aroma of the dry leaf is honey-sweet with a hint of cocoa.
The tea has a full, fresh flavor, combining notes of forest honey, ripe peach and apricot, and hints of cocoa.
A very nice addition to the first flush Darjeelings.
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Brewing: 150ml, 3g, 90°C, 1,5-2,5 min. depending on taste preferences.
Other brewing:
Gongfu: - 100ml, 4g, 90C, first brewing 40-60s, next brewings 20-30s.
Western Brewing: - 5g, 0.5l water, 90C, 2-3 mins.