Kangra Summer Queen – Thé Noir d'Himalaya
Kangra Summer Queen – Thé Noir d'Himalaya
Origin Tea
The summer harvest of Wah Tea Estate, growing tea since 1857 in the heart of the Kangra Valley, the only Indian black tea region protected by a European PGI. A coppery, round, generous cup: the signature of the Himalayan second flush.
Composition
Summer Queen black tea, summer harvest (second flush), Wah Tea Estate, Kangra Valley, Himachal Pradesh, India. Pesticide-free agriculture, directly sourced.
Tasting
Coppery to amber cup. A nose of oakwood and honey. Round, full body, notes of honey and dried fruit crossed by a tart edge that brings freshness. Light, well-integrated astringency. The comforting cup of our Indian range.
The Kangra Valley
Grown since the mid-19th century between 900 and 1,400 meters on the foothills of the Dhauladhar, the Kangra Valley enjoys a cool climate, loamy soil and generous rainfall. It is the only black tea region in India protected by a European Geographical Indication, and one of the most confidential: its production remains tiny next to neighboring Darjeeling.
Tips
Neat, or with a touch of honey to extend its natural sweetness. Avoid milk, which would mask the profile's subtlety. 90 to 95°C, 3 to 4 minutes.
Brewing Guide
Tasting Notes
Récolte d'été de Kangra, IGP européenne. Miel, fruits secs, robe dorée.
