Whittard Chelsea 1886, Darjeeling. Darjeeling tea is famed for its sparkling clarity of taste and crystalline sweetness, benefiting from the steady rainfall, light soil and cool air of the Himalayan foothills. The British first established plantations in Darjeeling in the 1840s, using seeds smuggled from China, and some of the original China Jat bushes are still cultivated today. Picked during the second harvest of the year between May and June, this 'Second Flush' Darjeeling takes on some of the warmth of late spring, with developed fruit notes coming through in the cup. You'll often hear connoisseurs refer to the 'muscatel' quality of a good Second Flush variety, and it's true that this particular Darjeeling tea has a real sense of that delicious dessert wine sweetness.
Infuse: 3/5 minutes
Heat water: 98°
Measure: using 1 tsp / 2 g per cup (ml. 200)
Tasting notes: fresh and fruity, with a muscatel sweetness
Tea type: black tea
In the cup: brown
Origin: blended. Ever since our founder Walter Whittard weighed out tea leaves behind his high mahogany counter, we've been experimenting with our own inventive blends. Today you'll find extraordinary creativity in our collection, from unique twists on classics like English Breakfast to more inventive blends laden with fruit and flowers.
Food pairing: lighter afternoon tea, cucumber sandwiches
Storage conditions: store in a cool, dry place away from strong light and odours. Once opened, store in an airtight container.
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