Wah Classic Spring Black Tea
A rare cup from Kangra, this full-bodied black is a mix of delicate notes that open up to a vibrant sweetness of greens.
description
Kangra is a tea producing region in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It’s rare that teas from Kangra make it to our folio and when it does it’s definitely the best. This one has the fragrance of raw fruits and greens, and the appeal of the regions evergreen cedars. The liquors ample mouthfeel starts with subtle woody notes and make way for the more lively and sweet character of greens. The cup gains some briskness toward the end brought about by the flavors of unripe tree fruits. The aftertaste is mildly nutty.
the experience
liquor
aroma
Marked by notes of raw greens, bark, forest floor and unripe tree fruit
appearance
Light Amber
taste
The liquor is full-bodied, feels ample in the mouth and starts with delicate notes of wet wood which subside to reveal a heart resounding with vibrant green attributes, similar to legumes and green peas. Furtive notes of unripe tree fruit can be perceived around the edges which being in an element of astringency to the cup. A mild nutty flavor lingers on in the aftertaste.
COMPLEMENTS
Ideal with an appetizer course, semi hard cheeses, fritters, sandwiches
dry leaf
aroma
Lifted notes of fresh legumes, celery, toasted nuts, burnt wood with hints of undergrowth
appearance
Uneven, mix of short, black and dark green leaves with few olive-green leaf cuttings
infusion
aroma
Wet vegetation, forest floor, young wood and hints of aromatic herbs
appearance
Small, cut, mix of dark and olive-green leaves; some with coppery tints
steeping notes
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cold filtered O2 Rich Water |
Temperature |
Tea Leaves |
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6 fl oz / 180 ml |
185°F -194°F / 85℃ -90℃ |
1.5 tsp / 0.09 oz / 2.5 g |
4 min |
Recommended number of steeps - 1
condiments
Lemon
Drink Plain
Sugar
Honey
14-May-19
Afternoon
Medium
Hot
First
Chinary
