The Aloobari Estate is located in the northernmost part of Darjeeling, near the border with Nepal. The elevation of 2,000m offers ideal climatic conditions for a rich tea; the completely natural cultivation methods and production process help to create an exquisite flavour and a strong muscatel aroma.
The fresh tea leaves of the summer harvest (second flush) have a high degree of moisture at 75% - this evaporates during a carefully controlled withering process, whereby air is blown between the leaves. The tea is machine-rolled to open up the leaves and expose the leaf juices, thus facilitating fermentation. The tea is fermented for a longer period of time than the first flush and is constantly monitored to ensure the full development of the flavour profile. In the final stage, the tea is fully dried in an oven for 25 minutes and hand-packed into tea crates.
Single Origin
This tea is sourced exclusively from the prestigious tea estate in Aloobari, Darjeeling, India. Purchased directly from the estate.