Arunachal SFTGFOP – Indian Grand Cru
Arunachal SFTGFOP – Indian Grand Cru
Origin Tea
SFTGFOP, Special Finest Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe: the highest standard of orthodox classification. This Donyi Polo lot embodies that spirit, with a remarkable proportion of golden tips and a copper liquor of real complexity.
Composition
Black tea SFTGFOP, lots OR38 and OR26, Donyi Polo Tea Estate, Arunachal Pradesh, India. Artisanal orthodox production, direct sourcing.
Tasting
Copper, bright liquor. On the palate, a woody and cocoa profile, with a chocolate touch that gives the cup more density. Fine tannins, long and lingering finish.
The Donyi Polo Estate
Founded in 1985 at the foot of the eastern Himalayas, on the banks of the Siang river, Donyi Polo produces a fully handcrafted orthodox tea, shaped by the women of the village, against the industrial model that dominates the region. 420 hectares of plantation, 320 hectares of preserved forest.
Brewing tips
Plain only, to fully enjoy the density of the woody and cocoa profile. 90°C, 3 to 4 minutes.
Donyi Polo Tea Estate
Arunachal Pradesh, IndiaNamed after Donyi Polo, the Sun-Moon deity worshipped by the Tani peoples. Founded by Yadap Apang at a time when almost no tea garden yet existed in this remote region of India.
Brewing Guide
Tasting Notes
Intense tippy · Woody, cocoa · Copper liquor
