The Hunwal Garden is located in Jorhat, in the Indian State of Assam, south of the river Brahmaputra. The relatively low altitude of about 1,000 m above sea-level, which is atypical of Assam, and the resulting cooler day - and night time temperatures and the inherent slower growth of the plants guarantee very rich, strong qualities. This well-processed tea is from the second plucking period. It is very spicy and strong, with a distinct aftertaste and a malty and harmonious bouquet.
Our East Frisian friends have always used this tea for their traditional "East Frisian Tea" with rock sugar and cream. A finely shaped and roughly broken tea with lots of light-coloured leaf tips. This classical tea with a malty and rich cup, dark infusion and a strong, malty and doughy note leaves no wishes unfulfilled.
The small tea plantations in Nepal are partly still operated by so-called "small holders". These are family businesses without their own production plants. At altitudes of between 1,000 and 2,000 m, aromatic and fine teas are produced mainly from Chinese hybrids. Due to the small growing area, they are unfortunately only available in small quantities. A mild and very aromatic leaf tea with a striking, medium-sized, well-worked leaf with many tips. It is a tea of prime quality, soft and aromatic and with a light, smoky sweetness. The bouquet is round and spicy.
The popularity of wellness products has also caused a growing demand for the use of seawed. The Wakame seaweed (brown seaweed) typically contains important trace elements. We added a large amount of green Mate and lemon grass to this extraordinary blend. Lemon grass adds its fresh and pleasant aroma to the flowery green tea basis.
Orthodox qualities from Africa have become absolute rarities. The export business today is predominated by CTC teas, and only the highland plantations Kaproret, Saramek and Chemase are still cultivating hybrids of Chinese bushes. The demand largely exceeds the small yields, but thanks to longstanding business relationships, we have always been able to secure the best qualities from the second main plucking period. Due to their striking, golden-brown leaf tips, their shining orange-coloured cup and the strong, slightly flowery flavour, those are often mistaken for Chinese Yunnan teas.
The principal growing regions in Yunnan are located at altitudes of 1,200 to 2,000 m and have annual average temperatures of between 12 - 23°C. Here, high-grade, black and green qualities are produced. The very high portion of large, golden leaf tips gives the full sweet, spicy taste and malty, soft aftertaste to the Yunnan Imperial. Our Yunnan Imperial is an excellent top quality tea. The large leaf is dark, matt and green and contains many bronze-coloured tips; the infusion is strong and dark.
This famous garden brings us a tea of the first plucking period in April that shows a typical large, fleshy leaf, with a light brown appearance and light silvery leaf tips. It is fresh and full in taste, with a spicy note. The bouquet is sparkling, flowery and slightly malty. The infusion is brighter than that of a typical „second flush” Assam.
Oolong is a speciality, which had originally been produced in the Taiwanese mountains. After plucking, the teas are fermented to approximately 50% and then wilted in the sun. Frequent turning of the tea in bamboo baskets during the drying process allows the Oolong to develop a mild aroma and a large, wildly curled leaf. After brewing, the still green leaf centre with the fermented leaf edges becomes clearly visible. It is very light in the cup and has a very flowery and spicy taste.
This tea grows in one of the most famous tea gardens of this region. This strong and malty dream of a second flush Assam, enjoyed with cream and rock sugar, is ideal for cosy evenings by the fireplace. This tea has a typically large Assamica leaf that is well-processed with lots of golden tips. A spicily malty scent unfolds from the deeply copper-coloured cup.
The carambole is no stranger anymore in our hemisphere: the decorative stars form part of many cocktail decorations. We have combined our "star" with two other exotic fruits: the all-time classic mango and fresh papaya. Together, they perfectly complement the green tea base. The radiant "stars" and flakes in combination with golden fruit cubes and orange peel dominate the visual aspect of this blend.
