Sikkim Second Flush Muscatel
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Sikkim Second Flush Muscatel Loose Leaf Black Tea

11 reviews
£13.49
(31p per cup)
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Grown in the Himalayan state of Sikkim (neighbouring Darjeeling), this highly fragrant black loose leaf tea has distinctive notes of Muscatel grapes.

The entire state converted to organic agriculture between 2003 - 2016 and now produces some of the purest, sustainable and truly exquisite tea in India.

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ST
02 July 2023
Susanne T.
Germany Germany

Exquisite Second Flush Tea

If you love the rich satisfying muscatel aroma of an exquisite second flush Darjeeling tea, these delicious leaves are for you. Highly recommended for breakfast, in the afternoon with luscious chocolate cake or savory sandwiches. A wonderful treat!

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05 September 2022
Stephen O.
United Kingdom United Kingdom

Delightfully fresh and fragrant

Being a fan of Darjeeling tea, I very much enjoy this excellent tea from the neighbouring state of Sikkim. It has a very delicate, fresh, clean profile with the right amount of floral and fruity notes, so for me is perfect as an after lunch brew. Yet another winner from Rare Tea!

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乱
04 June 2021
乱
United Kingdom United Kingdom

A much appreciated gift.

Got this as a gift for family. They say it is so lovely they only have it on special occasions.

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10 May 2021
Gloria H.
United States United States

Swooning

Yes. I said swooning. My (almost) everyday tea is Darjeeling, for the past 20 years. This Sikkim second flush muscatel is. a. maze. ing. Its floral, citrus, muscat notes are sublime, and its fresh fragrance is heady. This tea is pure ambrosia. I fully recognize the melodramatic use of the word swooning, but I stand by it!

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01 May 2021
Angelica D.
United States United States

Delicious

I'm rather fond of black tea and this one was an absolute delight. Strongly recommend.

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Tasting Notes

This tea has a heady, floral aroma with soft notes of muscatel grapes.

Quantity

Use 2.5g of tea per 150ml of water.

Temperature

For the optimum infusion use 85°C (185°F) water.

Time

Infuse for 1 - 2 minutes, tasting regularly.

Infusions

You can infuse this tea at least twice. With each careful infusion, different subtleties of flavour are revealed.

Cost Per Cup

31p per cup based on 2.5g of tea per 150ml of water and 2 infusions.

India

Sikkim

A close neighbour of Darjeeling, Sikkim is nested high in the green slopes of the Himalayas, between Tibet, Bhutan, Nepal and West Bengal.

Among the green hills tea thrives. On the Temi Tea Garden, the local Lepcha people cultivate and craft a tea that is truly outstanding.

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The Temi Tea Garden

Although a tea can’t be called Darjeeling if it is not grown in the specific area of West Bengal (like Champagne) the terroir of Sikkim is every bit as good, if not better.

The whole state is officially under organic agriculture and the garden of Temi is one of the most unspoiled we have ever encountered. The biodiversity is extraordinary and over 1/3 of the state is made up of Khangchendzonga National Park. The garden is nestled high in the lush green foothills of the Eastern Himalayas. On a clear day you can see Kangchenjunga, the highest peak in India and third highest on Earth.

The garden is concerned with protecting the unique ecosystem and the rich variety of flora and fauna as well as the rich culture and communities of the Lepcha people who live and work among the tea.

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