Arya Muscatel (100G)

Description

Muscatel

The second flush teas that are usually from around the Kurseong region have a unique ‘muscatel’ (from the Moscato grapes) or musky spice notes that are celebrated by tea buffs worldwide. It is very interesting how this flavor develops. When insects like thrips and jassids attack the young tea leaves, the tea plant produces terpene to repel those insects. The high concentration of terpene lends the now almost mythical ‘muscatel’ flavor notes in some varieties of the second flush teas.

Brewing tips:

1. Boil water and wait for the bubbles to come. Do not over boil (your tea leaves need to breathe oxygen dissolved in water 😊.
2. Rinse your glass or porcelain tea pot (avoid metal pot for brewing !!) with hot water to keep it hot. Rinse your cup with hot water so that it tea remains hot when poured in cup.
3. Drop 2.5-3 gms of tea per cup. This is usually 1 tea spoon
4. Pour boiling water in the pot.
5. Cover the pot with a tea cozy and leave it for brewing (also called ‘tipping’) for 3-5 minutes as per your taste.
6. Pour in your cup and enjoy. To feel like a connoisseur don’t gulp. Roll it in your tongue for the after taste 😊