Mim Exotic Darjeeling Summer Oolong Tea

Exotic Oolong that transcends to fruity floral notes.

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Oolong Tea

Rs. 699

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Tea Tasting Experience

Description

This Oolong tea from Darjeeling is smooth, delicate and sweet. The taste boasts of floral and fruity notes. The aroma is a distinct mango and rose with light greens. The tea consists of two leaves and a bud in beautiful hairy green leaves with lots of silver tips.

LIQUOR

taste

The liquor is a mouthful with distinctive floral and fruity note, bearing hints of sweetness. As we take a sip it flows with a hint of rose, as it rolls in the mouth it gives a sweet geranium note, leaving a sweet refreshing aftertaste.

AROMA

The aroma is a unique note of mango and rose. It bears a distinctive flowery and fruity note with a hint of fresh greens.

APPEARANCE

Light Gold

dry leaves

The leaves bear hints of nuts with floral notes. The leaves are delicately rolled with blackish brown leaves and mix of hairy green leaves with lots of silver tips from the two leaves and a bud.

Infused leaf

The leaves are very fragrant which burst with a beautiful note of bouquet of flowers along with hints of tropical fruits. The leaves are a mix of long and tippy buds with dark brown and olive green colour and mostly consisting of two leaves and a bud.

Ingredients

Oolong Tea

add ons

AS IT IS

HONEY

caffeine

Low

complements

Light desserts, fruits

Brewing Notes

150 ml

Water
Quantity

85-90 °C

185-194 °F

Heating
temperature

2 g

0.07 oz

Tea leaves Quantity

5 min

300 sec

Steeping
Time

BEST CONSUMED

Hot

Cold

sku :

DS25

time of day :

Afternoon

disclaimer

To enjoy the best experience, Rinse the teapot with warm water to maintain the best temperature for the brew.
It is recommended to first clean the tea leaves of dust and particles by steeping it in slightly warm water for no more than 10 to 15 seconds, thereafter discarding the rinse water.

Region

Darjeeling

Nestling in the foothills of the snow-covered Himalayan range, Darjeeling grows one of the world's most exclusive teas. A cup of Darjeeling is golden or amber in colour and has a unique, delicate flavour that is referred to as "muscatel," or, having the flavour of muscatel grapes.

Subtropical, Highland Climate. East India

RAINFALL 3,000 – 3,300 mm

ELEVATION 90 – 1,750 metres

MIM Tea Estate

Darjeeling

Mim is situated in the Darjeeling region in India. The name Mim is derived from “mem” a local word used for a British lady during the colonial Indian times. Post the sudden demise of the British estate manager, his wife began to manage the estate. Hence, people started referring to the estate as “Mem Kaman” which means the garden run by a “Mem”. It produces about 100 metric tons of teas annually, largely organic. They are known for their China bushes which makes for 80% of the total plantation.

More details

GRADE

SFTGFOP1

SEASON

Summer

SPECIALITY

Exotic

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I consume loose leaf Oolong tea?

Loose leaf teas are the best for consumption as one is able to brew the leaves properly while also enjoying maximum benefits from the tea leaves. When steeped, loose leaf tea gives the complex flavours of tea that one can enjoy only in good quality teas. Also tea leaves need adequate space to properly unfurl while brewing. So, for a flavourful and wholesome tea experience use loose leaf tea.
How to determine the water temperature is right while making my tea?

We recommend a certain temperature (80-85 C; 90-95 C) for the fresh o2 rich filtered water to be boiled at the time of brewing tea. This is only a guide and precision without thermometer is challenging. You can simply boil and see for yourself. Boiling water is at 100 C, if you leave it for 30 sec it should be around 90-95 C, if you leave it for 40-45 sec it should be around 85-90 C and 1 minute should leave water at around 80-85 C.
How to prepare Oolong tea ?

Spoon measured quantity of tea in the tea maker/pot. Pour boiled water (180 ML) over the tea leaves(2 g). Steep for suggested time (2-3 minutes). Strain & sweeten as per choice. Pour it in a cup and enjoy the #PluckToCup experience.
How to store tea?

We vacuum package our tea in high barrier aluminium pouches to ensure freshness of the teas. We recommend that you store tea in an airtight container in a cool, dry and odour free place. This keeps it away from air, light and surrounding odour. Thereby ensuring longer shelf life and quality experience of the tea.
Where is the tea from?

We sourced this tea directly from gardens in the best growing regions of India - Darjeeling.
What is the shelf life of this tea?

Our teas can be used up to 36 months from the date of manufacturing. However, teas once opened have to be stored in airtight containers and should be kept away from moisture, light and odour.
What are the health benefits ?

This tea has antioxidant properties. It improves gut health, improves bone health, eliminates free radicals, improves brain activity.