Margaret's Hope Classic Spring Black Tea
A mellow and subtly brisk Darjeeling cup with lifted fruity notes and smooth green undercurrents.
description
From the several batches we tasted, this one came up on top easily. Its vibrant aromas catch on to you right from the start and turn into superlative flavors as it hits the palate. With a mellow yet ample liquor, the sharpness of the cup is enjoyable. Dominant fruity notes like muskmelons and mandarins liven up the experience right from the start and stay on throughout. It gains a certain depth with brief subtle green undertones mixed with raw fruity hints. A nutty finish gives way to reveal an especially high note of citron that is definitely unique.
the experience
liquor
aroma
Lifted notes of yellow stone fruit akin to raw mango, muskmelon with light vegetal nuances
appearance
Deep Orange
taste
The liquor is mellow, feels ample in the mouth and pleasantly brisk. Pronounced fruity notes, redolent of muskmelon and mandarin can be perceived right at the start, which hum along throughout the length of the cup. Light green undercurrents shore up briefly around the edges joined by subtle raw fruity accents; rendering a layer of depth and vibrancy to the liquor. Furtive nutty flavors come through towards the end, which however ebb to finish on an invigorating note of citron, making for a memorable cup of Spring black tea from this iconic estate.
COMPLEMENTS
Fritters, cheese-based salads, tropical fruits and cheese
dry leaf
aroma
Leafy, fresh walnuts, hint of caramel along with light, flowery-woody intonations of fragrant ivy
appearance
Tightly rolled, blackish-green leaves interspersed with olive-green open leaves and few short black, untwisted leaves
infusion
aroma
Fresh-smelling; marked by light floral notes along with vegetal, earthy and uplifting yuzu accents
appearance
Fully open, small, dark green leaves; some with cut stems and coppery hues
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℃ |
2 tsp / 0.09 oz / 2.5 g |
5 mins |
Recommended number of steeps - 1
condiments
Lemon
Drink Plain
Sugar
Honey
15-May-20
Morning
Medium
Hot
First
Chinary
