Havakai Frost Tea -   - Harney & Sons Fine Teas
Havakai Frost Tea
Havakai Frost Tea - Loose 3 oz. Tin - Harney & Sons Fine Teas
Havakai Frost Tea
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41579 Black Tea

Havakai Frost Tea

Sale price$ 70.00
Packaging Type:Loose
Unit:1 lb. Bag
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Description

This tea is grown on the mountain of Nilgiris in southern India. Although this
area is in the tropics, the mountain's elevation makes for cold nights. This happens most Januarys. Thus, the name: Frost Tea. So, the tea plant grows very slowly, resulting in a concentrated flavor. This tea is highly withered (allowed to dry in the beginning), lightly oxidized (stays green), and makes for a very bright, brisk cup. It is similar to a First Flush Darjeeling. Since it is really a winter production, it is the first tea of the new year (2024).

Ingredients

Black tea.

Mike's Rating

3 Briskness
2 Body
3 Aroma
 Details: A unique tea grown in the early months of the year, when temperatures are low.
 Dry Leaves: Long, brown, twisted leaves speckled with bright green flecks (high withering).
 Liquor: Deep marigold.
 Aroma: Bright tropical fruit and mellow vanilla aromas.
 Flavors: Less sweet than the aroma, with dry notes of grapefruit rind.
 Caffeine Level: Caffeinated
 Body: Medium-bodied
 Brewing Time: 3 minutes
 Brewing Temp: 212º