Oaks Classic Summer Chinary Black Tea
A brisk Darjeeling cup of medium strength with aromatic notes of dried berries, oak wood and fig.
description
One of the first Second Flush teas this summer, Oaks makes the mark with this classic chinary. Its delightful aroma of dried berries and oak wood are inviting and leads you into a brisk start. The liquor is medium-bodied with soft woody flavors that open up for sweet, fruity notes of red berries and fresh apricot. Toward the end, crisp notes of dried figs mixed with nuanced nuttiness give depth and texture to the cup. The aftertaste is made of subtle earthy hints.
the experience
liquor
aroma
Marked by notes of dried berry, oak wood with light earthy and nutty accents
appearance
Amber
taste
The liquor is medium-bodied, brisk and starts with mild woody flavors which subside to reveal delectable notes of red berries and fresh apricot towards the middle, rendering a fruity sweetness to the cup. Crisp note of dried figs interlaced with subtle nuttiness comes through towards the finish; adding more depth and pleasant texture to the cup. Light earthy undertones lingers on in the aftertaste.
COMPLEMENTS
Semi-hard cheeses, fresh fruit, pancake, waffles, nuts, caprese salad and savory pies
dry leaf
aroma
Sweet; marked by notes of cashew, toasted almonds, carob along with gourmet note of gianduja
appearance
Medium sized, well-twisted, blackish-brown leaves with some tips and open brown leaves
infusion
aroma
Earthy, wet wood, tart-fruity with light amber-like intonations
appearance
Short, cut, mix of dark brown and light coppery leaves
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
Drink Plain
Sugar
Honey
15-Jun-20
Afternoon
Medium
Hot
Second
Chinary
