Havukal Special Winter Frost Black Tea
A brisk and robust Nilgiri with delightful floral notes layered with muted fruity flavors.
description
Sweet, floral fragrance welcomes you right away with this rare and unique Nilgiri winter flush. As you take in the aromas, you’ll find notes of ripe fruits come in as well. This medium-bodied cup is brisk and strong from the first sip with those exquisite floral notes taking over and growing throughout. The cup gains a dimension with subdued fruity flavors playing around the edges. The finish is sweet with leafy hints that stay on to end the cup perfectly.
the experience
liquor
aroma
Sweet, floral; akin to yellow lily and sap which subside to reveal fragrance of ripe tropical fruits
appearance
Bright Orange
taste
A medium-bodied, brisk cup which bursts with robust flavours right from the start. Exquisite floral notes, reminiscent of yellow lilies and jasmine greet the palate and gradually gains strength as you make your way through the cup. Muted fruity flavors akin to cantaloupe can be perceived around the edges; thereby intensifying the character in the cup. Mild leafy hints can be picked up towards the finish which however subside to reveal sweet, floral accents which lingers on; making for a memorable experience of winter flush black tea from Nilgiris.
COMPLEMENTS
Best enjoyed on its own or with fresh fruit and soft cheeses
dry leaf
aroma
Lifted notes of freesia, fresh nuts, fern, hints of cedar and silvery oaky nuances
appearance
Short, little mixed, slightly bold blackish leaves; some with brown hues and a scattering of bright olive-green leaf cuttings
infusion
aroma
Soft floral with hint of herbs, wintergreen oil and mild mossy accents
appearance
Short, broad-sized, olive-green leaves; some with tender stems
steeping notes
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cold filtered O2 Rich Water |
Temperature |
Tea Leaves |
Time |
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hot |
6 fl oz / 180 ml |
185°F -194°F / 85℃ -90℃ |
1.5 tsp / 0.09 oz / 2.5 g |
4 mins |
Recommended number of steeps - 1
condiments
Lemon
Drink Plain
Sugar
Honey
4-Feb-20
Afternoon
Medium
Hot
Winter
Frost
