Tasting Notes: A luminous first flush with pronounced floral petal and nectar notes that gently coat the palate. The liquor develops into a natural sweetness reminiscent of ripe black grapes, enhancing its aromatic depth. The finish is long and elegant, with lingering honeyed florals and fruity notes that leave a refined, memorable aftertaste.
Detailed Description
Dry Tea Leaf:
Appearance: The tea is crafted with wooly, aromatic buds and fuller leaves displaying light greenish hues with plenty of silver tips. Hand plucked strictly as a bud plus two leaves, from AV2 cultivation. The thick, silvery buds attest to the robust health of the tea bush, culminating in a truly euphoric brew.
Fragrance: Dry leaves have a sweet floral fragrance coupled with other wild flowers and fruits characteristic of a well made AV2 clonal tea.
Liquor:
Appearance: The liquor shimmers in bright, sparkling lemon hues, evoking the effervescent glow of champagne.
Fragrance: The liquor opens with a fresh citrus zest, gradually unfolding into a lush, garden-like floral character reminiscent of Himalayan wildflowers, returning in gentle, inviting waves that envelop the senses and linger long after the sip.
Flavour: A luminous and expressive first flush, Thurbo Moonlight opens with an enchanting bouquet of fresh petals and delicate nectar. The liquor glides across the palate with a silky, full-mouth presence, gently coating every corner with its floral richness.
As the infusion evolves, a natural sweetness begins to emerge—reminiscent of ripe black grapes—adding depth and a subtle fruit-forward elegance. The aromatics intensify, filling the olfactory senses with a lingering, honeyed-fruit complexity.
The finish is long and graceful, with a persistent aftertaste that echoes sweet florals and dark grape notes, leaving a refined and memorable impression.
No of infusions: 2
About the Garden
Nestled in the picturesque high elevations of the Mirik Hills, Thurbo Tea Estate is one of Darjeeling’s oldest gardens, established in 1872. Revered among tea connoisseurs, it is especially celebrated for its exquisite Moonlight teas crafted from AV2 clones, known for their distinctive elegance and aromatic complexity.
