Tasting Notes: A bright, intensely floral liquor opens with the vibrant character of fresh garden blossoms, unfolding into a nectar-like richness that coats the palate—reminiscent of Himalayan honeysuckle. A natural honeyed sweetness weaves through the silky mouthfeel, enhancing the floral core, while the finish is exceptionally long, leaving a delicate, lingering echo of florals and wild honey.
Detailed Description
Dry Tea Leaf:
Appearance: The tea is composed of downy, fragrant buds alongside well-formed leaves showing a mix of deep and light green hues. Carefully plucked as a bud and two leaves, it comes from a dedicated high elevation section of Dilaram reserved exclusively for AV2 bushes. The abundance of thick, silvery buds reflects the vitality of the plants, resulting in a distinctly uplifting and refined infusion.
Fragrance: The dry leaves exude a sweet, floral fragrance layered with hints of wildflowers and ripe fruit—hallmarks of a finely crafted AV2 clonal tea.
Liquor:
Appearance: The liquor reveals bright, shimmering lemon hues, evoking the lively brilliance of champagne.
Fragrance: The liquor’s aroma begins with a bright citrus zest, gradually unfolding into a lush, garden-like floral character reminiscent of Himalayan wildflowers, returning in soft, inviting waves that envelop the senses and linger long after each sip.
Flavour: The liquor opens with an intensely floral character—bright and vibrant, reminiscent of freshly gathered garden blossoms. A nectar-like richness unfolds across the palate, coating the entire mouthfeel with a soft, luminous sweetness, evocative of Himalayan honeysuckle in full bloom.
As the infusion develops, a delicate honeyed sweetness emerges naturally, enhancing the floral core without overpowering it. The texture remains silky and enveloping, carrying the aromatic notes with elegance.
The finish is remarkably persistent, with a lingering aftertaste that endures for hours—leaving behind a gentle echo of florals and wild honey.
The second infusion, steeped for six minutes, yields a smooth, naturally sweet cup layered with delicate florals and a softly lingering finish.
No of infusions: 2
About the Garden
Margaret's Hope formerly known as Bara Rington, is a tea estate located in the northern valley of Kurseong of the Darjeeling disctrict. The elevation of the garden is 2800feet to 5500feet. Moonlight is their signature production.
This garden was established in 1864 and is known to produce one of the best teas from china cultivars and tops the chart as the best AV2 tea producer of the region.
