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Sikkim Black Cosmos
Sikkim Black Cosmos
Sikkim Black Cosmos
Sikkim Black Cosmos
Sikkim Black Cosmos
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Sikkim Black Cosmos

Marvelous autumnal flush from the majestic mountains of Sikkim which is reminiscent of a chocolate covered candied orange peel
1.06 (30 g) box
$15.00
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Bermiok, Sikkim

Origin

Bermiok, Sikkim

Season - Autumn, October

Season

Autumn, October

Altitude - 2500 - 3200 ft

Altitude

2500 - 3200 ft

Cultivar - TV1 and TV2 c

Cultivar

TV1 and TV2 c

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Tea Type

Loose Leaf Black Tea

The autumnal flush from Bermiok, Sikkim is marvelous just like the majestic mountains that surround this high altitude tea garden and the quiet, mighty Tahr that roams the region. With a rich mouthfeel and a wonderful complexity, this tea is beautiful and grounding. The aroma and flavors are so unique with notes of cocoa, citrus, vanilla, spice and pine and takes us back to our trip to a chocolate shop in Brugge where we ate the most delicious chocolate covered candied orange peel. With a rich mouthfeel and a lasting aftertaste this tea is eloquent with notes of candied orange peel, blackberry, currant, cocoa, chestnut, pinewood, vanilla creating a beautiful explosion in the mouth.

Dry leaves

Dark brown partially broken leaves with few buds. Aroma of cocoa, citrus, vanilla and pinewood

Wet leaves

Chocolate leaves with an aroma of cocoa, allspice, tangerine, blackberry, chestnut and freshly baked bread.

Tea liquor

Beautiful amber color with a rich mouthfeel, full bodied and mild astringency. Mostly sweet and citrus with a slightly bitter taste this tea has a beautiful flavor profile and after taste that is very similar to its aroma. Initially you are greeted with candied orange peel that is sweet and juicy with some acidity followed by notes of cocoa, chestnut, allspice and vanilla with a hint of blackberry and currant. This tea is so expressive and gives multiple marvelous steeps.

Tasting Profile

Muscatel - chocolate, chestnut
Fruity - oranges, blackberry currant
Sweet - candied orange peel, vanilla
Floral - allspice
Woody - pinewood

Caffeine Level

Caffeine Level Caffeine Level Caffeine Level Caffeine Level

High-Moderate

Make the perfect tea

Steeping Instructions

To prepare an exquisite cup of tea use filtered water.

Western Style

Number of infusions per 2.5 g: 3-4

1
Quantity
Quantity

2.5 gms of tea (use a digital scale)

2
Temperature
Temperature

120-150 ml (4-5 fl-oz) or 1/2 - 2/3rd cup of water at 90°C - 95°C (or 195°F - 205°F)

3
Steeping Time
Steeping Time
  • 1st infusion:

    1-2 minutes
    Pour and enjoy

  • 2nd infusion:45 seconds - 1 minute
  • 3rd infusion:45 seconds - 1 minute

Gongfu Style

This tea works great for the gongfu method of steeping as it helps coax out all the subtle flavors.

1
Quantity
Quantity

We recommend 5 gm of tea

2
Temperature
Temperature

100 ml water (approximate 10-20 ml of water per 1 gm of tea) at 85°C - 90°C (or 185°F - 195°F).

3
Steeping Time
Steeping Time
  • Steep the tea for 10s, 15s, 20s, 30s, 45s, and then maybe a minute each time until it loses flavor.

Meet

Chaiwala Tahr

If you are lucky, you will see the Himalayan Tahr in its native habitat — a majestic mountain goat that climbs the slopes of north and north-eastern India with ease. Alas, very few of them remain in the world and we hope to see this red-coated majestic creature thrive once again.

Chaiwala Tahr

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