Just got this delivered and it looks absolutely delicious! Can't wait to give this a try
Sourcing Story
A collection of rare and exclusive blends that inspire your senses. This series has a range of rare teas and tea blends from Darjeeling. These are produced in extremely small batches available only in a limited window in the year.
Most of the teas in the Elite’ Series is sourced from Tarzum, Okayti, and Pussimbing Tea Gardens, and Margaret's Hope.
Tarzum Tea estate is spread over symmetric gentle slopes facing the mesmerising Mirik Valley, this tea garden is one of the most beautiful tea estates in Darjeeling. It is located in the Rung Bong valley, famous for growing rare and exotic tea. The climate here is cool and misty and that adds a special aroma to the tea leaves.
The estate has Fair Trade certification, ISO 1901:2008 & HACCP awarded by TUV NORD, Organic certificates for NOP, and JAS by IMO.
Pussimbing is located about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from the Ghum railway station in Darjeeling, this USDA Organic and IMO certified tea garden is located at an average altitude of 5000 feet on the slopes of Tiger Hill. The plantation is bio-organic with 100% China bushes. The plantation is over 100 years old and today it is a source of the finest organic tea in Darjeeling.
Okayti is located in Mirik Valley, this 150 year old Tea Estate is blessed with beautiful slopes, subtropical climate and the right kind of soil. It has been producing tea of excellent quality since its inception and it still stands as a proud producer of the world’s finest teas.
Set in the scenic landscape of the Himalayan foothills, the lush garden is spread out over wavy terrain at altitudes of 1,300 to 2,000 metres. This magical tea yields a delicate, light golden infusion. The environment and location of the estate play a significant role in the flavors and aroma of the tea.
Margaret’s Hope is located in the Kurseong Valley in Darjeeling, this USDA Organic, RA and ETP certified tea garden is at 5500 feet altitude. Its tea plants are a wonderful combination of China bushes and a few selected segments planted with top quality clones.
