Risheehat Flowery Vintage (ch) 2020

About Risheehat First Flush Flowery Vintage (ch)

Two teas chosen from Risheehat Tea Estate/Liza Hill this Darjeeling First Flush – this china grade “Risheehat Flowery Vintage (ch)” and the other clonal variety “Liza Hill Floral Enigma (cl)”. Being a high grown Darjeeling, it inhibits fast growth and the slow growth of the tea leaves bear some of the juiciest tea leaves which culminates into a product such as this fine vintage Darjeeling. Risheehat section mostly consists of chinery tea bushes and delivers one of the best classic chinery teas. Picked at its peak time in perfect weather conditions, it bears the real character of a classic Darjeeling First Flush tea – the quality of any particular Darjeeling highly depends on the time of its production and as said above, this tea was procured during its peak quality time. You are the judge and you can compare the quality, so don’t miss this high end classic First Flush Darjeeling tea.

Picked from smaller shoots (two leaves and a bud) which is a common characteristic of raw china tea leaf grade in Darjeeling. China grade always seem to have a smaller size when compared to the clonal varieties, but are renowned to own the classic Darjeeling character which is bit less in a clonal. However, this china is larger in size than the traditional chinery tea leaves due to early action taken before breaking up. Clonal has evolved to own its own unique properties which is totally a different world encircling within the frivolities of Darjeeling. The leaves have an overall greenish appearance with a uniform blend of different shades of green, browns and grays. It has a marvelous bloom and the luster arising from its silver hairs make it adorn a stylish look. It has considerable amount of silver tips or buds which further beautifies the appearance. Some tips are yellow which can be well compared to golden tips, hence denoting high quality tea. The leaves seem well rolled and twisted, and great care has been taken in the manufacture keeping in mind the overall look of the tea leaves and the first flush qualities that it should possess. It is an art to maintain both the quality of appearance and inherent characteristics of a particular tea and in this case, only Mr. Kumar from Risheehat knows how to bring about the end product. It has a fresh sweet fragrance, floral in nature. It is honey toned and nutty which spreads its wings to cover caramel bouquet. Slightly spicy as well.

It bears a bright and lively green infusion with a slight tinge of light yellowish blend. The well rolled and twisted tea leaves now beautifully opens up and unfolds from its prior state of attachment. The abundance of silver tips are visible in silky needle shaped form. It emits faint notes of Indian spices which comes as a complex mix package with the inclusion of nutty, flowery and fruity aroma. The faint sweet notes depicts the tenderness of the tea leaves when plucked and tends to clamor about the situation and region it has grown from.

It has a delicately ornamented light golden brew that is light and bright in appearance. The hint of complexity of flowery and fruity undertones are invigorating and elates the mind with a lively fresh feeling. Little bit of spiciness can be felt which is equally balanced by sweetness which is honey toned. It has some astringency which starts with a lively brisk character in the mouth. It has an aromatic cup with a definitive bite. It is also nutty and buttery in taste which contributes to its smoothness in the mouth. Some portions of the tongue experience the astringency and some that slippery or buttery sensation. It has a sweet floral and grape like aftertaste that lingers on. 3 minutes steeping time is recommended.

A well balanced and top notch classic china variety Darjeeling Tea from First Flush. A classic organic Darjeeling Tea grown on extreme steep slopes of Risheehat surrounded by mist, fog, rain, clouds and sun and not to forget the beautiful location of the blue hills! Its a story you have to listen with every sip you savor!!