The tea of Darjeeling

The gardens of tea of Darjeeling produce the most appreciated tea from 1850. Ambootia Is one of them, that has centred in recovering abandoned plantations conserving the methods of traditional preparation. The back video shows the process of production, from the reproduction of the plant until the ready tea to consume.

Our recommendation: Darjeeling Bannockburn FTGFOPI

It enjoys of the freshness and the young flavour of this black tea“First Flush”(Harvest of spring of 2010), with vegetal tonalities and retrogusto afrutado. His texture aterciopelada, by his tall content in tender shoots and his spectacular perfume, will transport you directly to the slopes of the Himalaya.

Preparation: Infusion2-3 min.

Surgery in Tea Shop usual. Availability limited.

A bit of history of theDarjeeling Bannockburn FTGFOPI:

The garden of“Bannockburn”It is one of the first of the zone, planted in 1850 with the first shrubs arrived of China. His name is the one of one of the most famous Scottish battles among Robert Bruce, noble Scottish, and Eduardo II of England, that culminated with Scottish victory in 1313.

Situated in the“West Darjeeling Valley”,At present it has 143 hectares of crop and is one of the favourites of the British amateurs.