Mim Darjeeling 2nd Flush		Please Select 4 oz Bag $6.95 8 oz Bag $13.80 16 oz Bag $22.24

Information:

Mim is in the Darjeeling area of Northern India.  From the town center on a clear day the peak of Mount Everest can be seen.  The genus of the Darjeeling tea bush is the Chinese Jat, which gives it the distinctive muscatel character.  Because the tea is grown at such a high altitude and in relatively cool weather, the bushes do not grow quickly, and the production is limited.  The best time of the year for quality is during the 'second flush' (end of May - end of June).  During this time Darjeeling’s are incomparable to any other tea in the world.  The fragrance and taste is a complex bouquet that reaches right out of the cup.  Some would describe the taste as nutty; others find it reminds them of black currants.  Most often it is described as similar to the taste and fragrance of Muscat grapes.

Due to the superb taste and limited production of Darjeeling’s, these teas can be quite expensive.  There are many who wish to take advantage of the high prices and as a result there are Darjeeling 'blends'.  A true estate Darjeeling is your guarantee of quality and genuine Darjeeling tea. 

Hot Brewing Method:
Bring freshly drawn cold water to just before a boil. Place 1 teaspoon of tea for each cut in the teapot. Pour your hot water over the leaves. Let steep for 3-7 minutes according to taste (The longer the steeping time the stronger the tea). Add milk and sugar to taste.

Iced tea brewing method:

Place 6 teaspoons of tea into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher.  Pour 1 1/4 cups of very hot water over to tea.  Steep for 5 minutes.  Pour the tea into your serving pitcher straining the leaves.  Add ice and garnish and sweeten to taste if desired.