Flavor Profile: Distinctly Muscatel, bold liquor and tea with depth.
Description
Dry Tea Leaf:
Appearance:
The leaves are expertly rolled, exhibiting a fine bloom and rich shades of warm brown that deepen toward darker tones. Abundant golden tips are beautifully scattered throughout, highlighting the quality of the pluck and craftsmanship. These tips capture and concentrate the tea’s signature character—delivering a fragrant, full-bodied cup with a distinctly muscatel flavor that is both vibrant and refined. A true Muscatel lover's choice.
Fragrance: The dry leaves are highly fragrant, releasing an inviting aroma marked by pronounced muscatel notes layered with a warm, biscuity undertone. This aromatic profile is both rich and comforting, offering a preview of the complexity and depth to unfold in the cup. It’s a bouquet that reflects the heritage of Chinary leaves and the finesse of a classic Darjeeling Second Flush.
Liquor:
Appearance: The liquor is crystal clear with a bright, deep golden hue, a visual testament to the purity and expert craftsmanship behind each leaf. It carries forward the complexity of the dry leaf—floral, subtly fruity, and distinctly muscatel—delivering a vibrant and well-rounded cup. The clarity and richness of the liquor beautifully echo the tea’s Chinary heritage and careful processing.
Fragrance: The fragrance is distinctly muscatel, rich, and pleasantly flavorful—an aromatic profile that instantly captures the essence of a classic Darjeeling Second Flush. It offers a harmonious balance of depth and brightness, inviting the senses with every breath of the dry leaf.
Flavor: The liquor delivers a bold and memorable flavor profile, marked by a strong astringent bite that adds structure and liveliness to the cup. At its core is a distinct muscatel character, unmistakable and rich, evolving into a lingering aftertaste reminiscent of muscat grapes and ripe tropical fruits. This layered complexity makes for a vibrant and satisfying cup, true to the finest traditions of Darjeeling Second Flush teas.
A must-have for muscatel lovers seeking bold character and lasting complexity.
No. of Infusions suggested: 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.
